Investigation continues into case of four-year-old child in Cyprus

The State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) in Cyprus confirmed on August 1, 2026, that both police and internal investigations are ongoing regarding the medical treatment of a four-year-old child diagnosed with meningitis. The child’s parents have publicly alleged that medical malpractice by doctors led to the child becoming brain dead.

OKYPY stated that it is cooperating fully with the authorities and has already provided testimony from the involved medical staff. The organization emphasized its commitment to transparency and the presumption of innocence while promising that objective, internal procedures are being followed to examine the complaints. Investigations are currently active as the authorities work to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.