A patient from the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center was admitted yesterday to Nicosia General Hospital, with initial reports indicating that an enteral nutrition formula—intended for administration through the digestive system rather than directly into the bloodstream—was mistakenly administered intravenously bloodstream.
“The Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center confirms that a patient from the Center was transported yesterday, October 14, 2026, to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) of Nicosia General Hospital, where she is currently being treated.”
Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΑΡΘΡΑ
According to Alpha News, the 40-year-old woman was taken to the General Hospital due to shortness of breath. She was administered 1.5 liters of isotonic intravenous solution and was admitted to a ward in the internal medicine department. OKYPY has clarified that the patient is not in any danger as a result of the incident.
“The Center’s administration has ordered an internal investigation to fully examine the circumstances under which the incident occurred. There will be full transparency regarding the outcome of the investigation. The Center’s priority at this stage remains the care of the patient and support for her family. Out of respect for medical confidentiality and the ongoing investigation, the Center will not make any further comments.”
Bank of Cyprus Oncology Center
However, regarding the two formulations for oral and parenteral administration, they are different colors and bear different labels.
See the report by Kleio Vourkou:
