Makario Hospital

Cypriot paediatricians and parents of children with haematological conditions are opposing construction projects at Makario Hospital due to concerns about increased infection risks for immunocompromised patients. The Cyprus Paediatric Society highlighted the documented risks associated with construction near clinics treating vulnerable patients, including a rise in hospital-acquired fungal infections such as aspergillosis. The Society called the lack of preventive measures “unacceptable” and urged authorities to address the issue with sensitivity. They emphasized the need for a new, modern mother-and-child hospital to address long-standing problems faced by public healthcare facilities.