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Cabinet Decisions on Civil Protection Mechanism and Healthcare

Published March 11, 2026, 09:10
Cabinet Decisions on Civil Protection Mechanism and Healthcare

The Cypriot Cabinet today decided on significant measures to upgrade civil protection and the healthcare sector. Specifically, a National Civil Protection Mechanism will be created, in line with European standards, with the appointment of a National Coordinator, Chief Fire Officer Nikos Longinos, until the relevant bill is passed by Parliament. In addition, the construction of a new Hospital in Polis Chrysochous and the establishment of a National Cancer Institute were approved, responding to long-standing requests and pre-election commitments. The Institute will coordinate actions for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research in this field.