The Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), owner and operator of nine leading private hospitals in Greece and Cyprus, has added the American Medical Center and the American Heart Institute in Nicosia to its portfolio of healthcare facilities and services. The value of the deal and the size of the equity stake were not disclosed. The AMC, … Read more
Gesy now offers rehabilitation services to patients with certain respiratory conditions.
The federation of patients’ associations reiterated its commitment to advocating for the inalienable rights of patients to health, including addressing and correcting distortions within the national health scheme.
The number of persons diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in Cyprus is on the rise, with 3,052 registered patients according to figures from the national health system Gesy. Associations are calling for a national strategy to provide quality services to patients and better training of healthcare providers.
Trade union “Isotita” has called on the government to withdraw proposed legislation that disadvantages civil servants, including a bill banning promotions in the 18 months leading up to retirement. Isotita warns of retaliation if the bill is not recalled and a substantive dialogue initiated.
The fact described in the text is that the Troodos region in Cyprus only has one hospital, making it the only choice for residents in the area.
The Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) called for systematic checks of Gesy to avoid corruption and ensure full transparency in the health system.
The nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy warned of potential strikes due to ongoing understaffing issues in public hospitals. They accused the state health service (Okypy) of not honoring an agreement made in February 2023 regarding staffing needs for nurses. Pasydy stated that there is a dire need to hire over 170 nurses in public hospitals and gave Okypy a deadline to clarify their plans. Okypy spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou defended the organization, stating they employ the largest number of nurses in Cyprus and aim to fully utilize existing nursing staff. Pasydy released a statement expressing concern over the health ministry’s lack of intention to address staffing shortages, leading them to consider taking measures to compel the ministry to address the issues seriously.
The government’s current priority is mental health. New initiatives to care for people dealing with mental health problems will be launched.
The public servants union Pasydy expressed displeasure over regulations that deprive its members and their families of the right to medical care at state hospitals not covered by Gesy.