Strike action at state hospitals in Cyprus looms as doctors’ unions prepare to announce their next steps on Monday, raising concerns about potential disruptions to healthcare services. The Pancyprian Association of Government Doctors (PASYKI) and the Union of Cyprus Public Employees (PASYDY) are set to meet on Monday to finalise joint measures, including the timing … Read more
Tensions have arisen over planned construction works at Makarios children’s hospital, with concerns raised by parents, doctors, and the Cyprus Paediatric Society about potential negative health consequences for patients, especially immunocompromised children in the oncology clinic. The State Health Services (Okypy) has faced criticism for not adequately informing stakeholders about measures to prevent such consequences, but has stated that decisions made by an interdisciplinary committee will ensure the safety of patients and staff during construction.
Residents in mountain communities are concerned about the lack of paediatric care at Troodos Hospital, as the only remaining paediatrician retired, leaving around 300 children without medical coverage. The residents have urged the State Health Services Organisation to take immediate action to fill the vacant position to ensure proper medical care for the children. SHSO has assured that they are working on replacing the retired paediatrician at the hospital.
The Ministry of Health is warning citizens to take protective measures as temperatures are predicted to soar throughout the week. Vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, infants, and chronic patients, should take extra precautions. State hospitals are on alert and prepared to receive any citizens experiencing problems due to the heat, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
Child cancer charities are deeply concerned about changes planned for the Makarios children’s hospital in Nicosia, specifically regarding extensions and upgrades that may affect the health and safety of children in the paediatric oncology clinic. They are worried about high levels of dust, toxic gases, and microparticles created by construction, as well as the risk of aspergillosis. The charities are calling for active and passive protection measures to be implemented before construction begins.
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.
Fact: The mental health nursing staff branch of trade union Pasydy will participate in a one-hour work stoppage to protest understaffing on Thursday.
President Christodoulides expressed shame over the need for presidential intervention to replace a bed and two toilets at the Troodos Regional Hospital. This highlights the inefficiencies and lack of action in addressing basic needs at the hospital, raising concerns about the state of healthcare in the country.
The President had to personally intervene to address issues at Kyperounta Hospital, highlighting a failure of state agencies. The State Health Services Organisation was created to prevent state hospitals from falling to third-world standards.
A child suffered vision loss after playing with a laser toy, prompting the state health services organisation (Okypy) to issue a warning over laser pointers and toys.