National Health System
PICTURES of the patient record filing room at Limassol General Hospital published on Thursday told a depressing story. Shelves jam-packed with pink files, boxes overflowing...
Our View: Despite risks, unified support for Gesy bodes well
IT WAS a welcome change to see all the politicians united, embracing the same cause and making positive speeches in the House on Friday, during...
‘Time to stop thinking public workers are of a higher order’
Public service union Pasydy’s demand that its members be exempt from contributing to the national health system (Gesy) sparked fierce reactions on Thursday from the...
Why we need the NHS immediately
By Charalambos Pattihis Both the competitiveness and growth of a country and the welfare of its citizens depends on guaranteeing their health and safety....
Our View: NHS nothing more than rhetoric and wishful thinking
IF ONLY there was a straightforward solution to the long waiting lists and supposed understaffing being faced by state hospitals. Unfortunately there is none, because...
‘I’m no Robin Hood’, but health reforms a must, says minister
By Evie Andreou HEALTH Minister George Pamporidis said on Monday he is ‘no Robin Hood’ seeking to punish all those who prey on public hospitals...
Our View: Patsalis’ resignation shows he was far from the ‘weakest link’
ALTHOUGH Philippos Patsalis said he was stepping down as health minister for ‘personal reasons’ in his letter of resignation he also mentioned the vested interests...
Public health at risk with NHS delay, says medical association
By Andria Kades PUBLIC health is threatened by the current state of affairs in the health service, described as tragic and dangerous by the Cyprus...
HIO tries to fend off NHS delay excuses
By Evie Andreou IT IS not the software programme that is causing a delay in the implementation of the National Health Scheme (NHS) but the...
NHS draft bills ready
By Angelos Anastasiou TWO draft bills relating to the introduction of the National Health Scheme (NHS) and the financial autonomy of public hospitals were released...