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Around 300 children in mountain communities left without paediatrician

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Around 300 children in mountain communities left without paediatrician

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.

Ministry of Health issues heat warning for hospitals, care homes

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Ministry of Health issues heat warning for hospitals, care homes

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.

Well, you should see, President, how much I’m ashamed

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Well, you should see, President, how much I’m ashamed

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.

Double the shame, Mr President

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Double the shame, Mr President

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.

Child suffers vision loss playing with laser toy

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Child suffers vision loss playing with laser toy

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.

IWW Cyprus: Workers spend the majority of their daily lives in undemocratic workplaces

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IWW Cyprus: Workers spend the majority of their daily lives in undemocratic workplaces

The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) is a global labor union that has been organizing in Cyprus since 2020. The IWW stands out from traditional trade unions by being a union for all workers, including minorities, migrants, and sex workers. The IWW is not trying to be friendly with employers and government, unlike traditional unions. The IWW is a horizontal organization that values transparency and full participation rights for all members. The IWW encourages workers to join traditional trade unions as well. In Cyprus, the IWW organizes all workers under one big union, unlike traditional federations divided by profession or sector. The IWW aims to prioritize organizing over mere mobilizing and believes in forming strong relationships with fellow workers.

Calls for reform after woman dies waiting for ambulance

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Calls for reform after woman dies waiting for ambulance

The Cyprus Patients’ Association has raised concerns about ambulance coverage in remote areas following the death of an elderly woman due to a delay in ambulance arrival. CyFPA President Charalambos Papadopoulos is advocating for legislative changes to improve the ambulance system, proposing the integration of private ambulances and the establishment of an independent National Ambulance Authority. There is a disagreement between the Ministries of Health and Finance regarding the proposed independent authority, which has stalled legislation for over a year. Negotiations are ongoing to resolve the issue.

Doctors concerned over Okypy finances

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Doctors concerned over Okypy finances

– State doctors’ union Pasyki expressed concerns about the finances of state health services organisation Okypy.
– They questioned whether one year is enough for Okypy to balance its finances and become financially independent.
– They raised concerns about the fate of public hospitals if government plans to balance Okypy’s finances do not work.
– Parliament voted to extend provisions to cover Okypy’s budget deficits until May 31, 2025.
– The government decided to keep covering Okypy’s deficits to secure the “public interest” as it is a core provider within Gesy.