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Health Minister Requests Report on Death of 72-Year-Old Patient

Published February 12, 2026, 14:23
Health Minister Requests Report on Death of 72-Year-Old Patient

The Ministry of Health has requested a report from the OKYPY regarding the death of a 72-year-old woman at the Larnaca General Hospital, following complaints from the family about “unacceptable hospital conditions.” The family accuses the hospital of lacking sufficient medical and nursing staff and of failing to continuously monitor the patient. The Minister of Health was informed of the incident and instructed for an immediate investigation. The next steps will be determined by the findings of the OKYPY report.