Cyprus Times

OAY Seeks Patient Input on CGMs, But Fails to Act on It

Published February 20, 2026, 14:06
OAY Seeks Patient Input on CGMs, But Fails to Act on It

The Cyprus Health Insurance Organization (OAY) announced a tender for the supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems, requesting the views of the Despina Children’s Diabetes Foundation due to its experience. The Foundation responded promptly, submitting detailed proposals regarding the technical specifications of the systems, their reliability, and the need for free access for patients. However, the tender was announced without considering the Foundation's proposals, raising questions about the OAY's consultation and patient-centered policy. The Foundation expresses its disappointment with the lack of meaningful consultation and the repetition of a pattern where decisions are made before the dialogue is completed, emphasizing the need for genuine patient involvement in health policy design.