On July 23, 2026, the Minister of Health of Cyprus, Neophytos Charalambidis, conducted an official visit to the Melathron EOKA fighters' care home in Palodeia. During the visit, the Minister acknowledged that the shortage of nursing staff is a chronic and significant problem affecting healthcare facilities across the country. He noted that his visit is part of a broader series of inspections aimed at evaluating various medical centers and health service providers nationwide.

Minister Charalambidis stated that he intends to personally identify gaps in the healthcare system, including staffing, infrastructure, and medical equipment, to make informed decisions that improve the quality of patient care. He emphasized that the government is currently developing a series of measures to address the systemic nursing shortages. While reaffirming his commitment to supporting the operations of the Melathron, he expressed a goal of providing high-quality health services in the public interest. No specific timeline for the implementation of the planned measures was announced, though the inspections will continue as part of the ministry's ongoing assessment of the national health sector.