Wheelchair shortage at Paphos General Hospital due to staff absence

Paphos General Hospital experienced a disruption in patient transport services this morning when the only staff member assigned to operate wheelchairs was on leave. The absence resulted in a lack of access to wheelchairs for patients and visitors, leading to public complaints. Hospital doctors on duty were forced to search for the storage room key to allow patient companions to transport individuals manually. Management stated they were unaware that the single assigned operative was on leave. The incident highlighted systemic issues regarding staffing levels for mobility equipment at the facility. Doctors and staff raised concerns with management about how such a critical service could be left without backup coverage.