Family searches two months for missing man found in Larnaca hospital morgue

On March 19, 2026, a man was admitted to the Larnaca General Hospital after falling ill. The patient, who had been diagnosed with cancer, chose not to inform his family due to his independent nature. On March 26, the hospital attempted to contact the patient's family, but the family claims that when they returned the calls, staff denied the patient was ever admitted. The patient passed away on the same day at 10:50 a.m. His family spent two months searching for him at various medical facilities and through police assistance, only to discover his body in the hospital's morgue on May 21. The State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) stated it is conducting a preliminary investigation into the incident to ensure accountability. OKYPY maintains that all standard procedures were followed, while the family alleges severe administrative failures and misinformation regarding the patient's status. The discrepancy between the family's report of being denied information and the official hospital records remains a central point of contention.