Member of Parliament reports incident involving patient refusal at Nicosia private hospital

On August 20, 2026, Giorgos Pamboridis, a member of parliament and former Health Minister, reported an incident involving a patient with post-operative complications who was allegedly denied admission to a private hospital's emergency department in Nicosia. Pamboridis claimed the hospital cited a lack of beds as the reason for refusal, leading the patient to be transferred to the Nicosia General Hospital. The MP condemned such practices, stating that those responsible should not be part of the national healthcare system (GeSY), and confirmed that the details of the case have been submitted to the relevant authorities.

While Pamboridis did not explicitly name the facility, Apollonion Hospital is the only private institution in Nicosia with an emergency department. Representatives from Apollonion disputed the MP’s account, stating that the reports do not reflect the reality of the situation. According to an official source from the hospital, the attending physician determined that the patient could not be treated at their facility due to existing comorbidities. The case highlights broader concerns regarding the management of post-operative complications arising from private care and the burden placed on the public hospital system when private facilities cannot accommodate patients.