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Larnaca Hospital: Patient Death and Serious Allegations of Neglect

Published February 12, 2026, 09:26
Larnaca Hospital: Patient Death and Serious Allegations of Neglect

Serious allegations of inadequate care and delays in medical treatment have been filed in connection with a patient death at Larnaca General Hospital. The elderly patient, hospitalized in the Infectious Diseases Unit due to COVID-19, died a few hours after admission. The patient's family alleges a five-hour wait for a medical examination, lack of continuous monitoring, failure to administer medication, and a lack of basic care, such as a sealed bottle of water next to the bed. Relatives state that they were wrongly informed about the excellent condition of her health, shortly before the hospital informed them of a cardiac arrest. The complaint questions the adequacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures and reports a ban on the presence of a family member in the room, which could have contributed to the early management of any health problems. The family is calling for an investigation into the case and a strengthening of the hospital. The complaint raises questions about the conditions of care in public hospitals and the need for adequate staffing and improved patient care.