A series of improvement projects were completed at Paphos General Hospital, as part of an effort to upgrade the infrastructure and improve conditions for both staff and patients. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides visited the hospital on Monday to be briefed on the progress and completion of the work.
The Minister of Health stated that upgrading and improving infrastructure in public hospitals is a priority for the current administration. As he noted, creating suitable working conditions for staff, as well as a modern and welcoming environment for patients, is a fundamental prerequisite for providing quality health services.
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Mr. Charalambides emphasized that, in collaboration with the State Health Services Organization (OKYPY), investments are being made in all public hospitals and in all districts. As he noted, public hospitals are “the backbone of public health care provision” and, as such, must be continuously supported and upgraded.
Referring specifically to Paphos General Hospital, the Minister said that, upon taking office, he had asked the Cyprus Health Services Organization (OKYPY) to proceed with immediate improvement projects, which mainly concern the entrance and outpatient clinics. Similar improvements, he noted, were also carried out at Limassol General Hospital.
According to the Minister, these specific works were completed in a short period of time and form the basis for further upgrades to public hospitals. The goal, he said, is to create appropriate, high-quality infrastructure which, combined with the necessary logistical and technical equipment, will support the provision of high-quality health services.
When asked about potential staffing shortages, Mr. Charalambides noted that the Ministry is in constant communication with the Cyprus Health Personnel Organization (OKYPY). As he explained, wherever needs are identified and resources are available, the necessary measures are taken to ensure adequate staffing and the provision of the required services to citizens.
Regarding the Chrysokhou City Hospital, the Minister of Health stated that procedures are proceeding normally, in accordance with the established timeline, with no problems having arisen so far.
As he noted, specific procedural steps are required before the project can be put out to bid, and procedures are currently underway to secure the land on which the new hospital will be built.
For his part, OKYPY President Marinos Kallis stated that the projects planned by the Organization for the 2026–2027 period will be completed, in accordance with the commitments made to the State and the patients.
The Executive Director for Limassol-Paphos, Marina Ioannou, referred to the improvements already carried out at Paphos General Hospital, noting that previous projects included, among other things, the creation of a new pediatric ward and the opening of the new maternity ward in 2025.
At the same time, as he noted, a new Accident and Emergency Department (AED), a Short-Stay Unit, and an Infectious Diseases Unit have been established.
As part of these new initiatives, smaller improvement projects are also underway, such as the replacement of suspended ceilings and other renovations throughout the hospital.
According to Ms. Ioannou, the goal is for Paphos General Hospital to become an even more welcoming and functional environment for both staff and patients.
As noted during the visit, the work at Paphos General Hospital is part of a broader plan for the ongoing modernization of public hospitals, with an emphasis on improving infrastructure, working conditions, and services for citizens.
Source: CNA
