Around 300 children in mountain communities left without paediatrician

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.

Troodos residents , ‘should not be second-class citizens’

Troodos residents , ‘should not be second-class citizens’

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.