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Complaint Filed over Death of Woman at Larnaca Hospital Amidst Claims of Neglect

Published February 12, 2026, 10:08
Complaint Filed over Death of Woman at Larnaca Hospital Amidst Claims of Neglect

Serious complaints regarding the conditions of hospitalization at the General Hospital of Larnaca are included in a letter obtained by OmegaLive, concerning the death of a 72-year-old patient in the early hours of Sunday. The patient, who was hospitalized with COVID-19, needed about five hours to be examined by a doctor, while the initial assessment spoke of sepsis. Relatives report that they were informed that there was no reason to stay near the patient and that her condition was evolving smoothly. However, shortly before 4 am, they were informed of her death from cardiac arrest. The complaint letter, addressed to the Minister of Health, the Director General of the OAY, and the Executive Director of the OKYPY, raises questions about the adequate monitoring of the patient, the operation of the equipment for recording vital signs, and the timely activation of resuscitation procedures. The relatives report that when they went to the hospital, they found that the patient had not taken her medication, while the bottle of water was sealed. They request an immediate and full investigation of the case, strengthening the staffing of the hospital and ensuring the continuous monitoring of all patients. The case has caused strong reactions and questions about the quality of health services.