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The finance ministry finds itself “in disagreement” with the health ministry regarding the future of the ambulance service, after the latter suggested its operations should...
Health minister urges faster upgrades at Paphos general hospital
During her visit to the hospital on Fiday, Health Minister Popi Kanari highlighted the ongoing efforts to expedite procedures aimed at upgrading the Paphos general....
Okypy receives multiple international quality awards
The state health services organisation (Okypy) has received 16 international quality assurance certificates, and says it is in the process of obtaining 14 more, it...
Health minister insists on regaining control of ambulance service
Health Minister Popi Kanari on Wednesday attacked the finance ministry for insisting the ambulance service remain under the authority of the state health services organisation Okypy...
Health system shows signs of strain as hospitals fill up
With Cyprus hospitals full to bursting, questions have been asked after the situation seemed to peak with a man who had suffered a stroke reportedly...
Stroke patient who waited for hours at A&E ‘receiving full medical care’ says Okypy
A stroke patient who waited for about seven hours on a stretcher at the Paphos accidents and emergency department “is receiving full medical care” state...
Larnaca calls on Okypy to stick to its relocation schedule
Larnaca municipality on Thursday called on the state health services organisation (Okypy) to stick to its schedule regarding moving services from the old Larnaca hospital...
Okypy defends handling of cancer patient who waited three hours for treatment
State health services organisation (Okypy) on Tuesday defended the handling of a cancer patient who allegedly had to wait over three hours at the Paphos...
State doctors embark on strike, Okypy assures patients covered (Update 1)
Doctors on Thursday morning started their planned 24-hour work stoppage over uncertainty in medical malpractice suit insurance while the state health organisation called for an...
Authorities accused of mishandling feared rape victim
Allegations a 26-year-old woman was ignored when she may have been a victim of crime after fearing her drink was spiked, caused uproar on Wednesday...