President Christodoulides meets with Cyprus Medical Association board

On October 5, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides met with the board of the Cyprus Medical Association (PIS) at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia to discuss the future of the healthcare sector. The meeting, attended by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, focused on strengthening the institutional dialogue between the government and the medical body, with the President reiterating that health and education remain the state’s primary investment priorities, as reflected in the national budget.

A central topic of discussion was the operation of unlicensed medical centers and the risks posed by unapproved alternative therapies. PIS President Dr. Petros Agathangelou emphasized the urgent need to address the practice of medicine by unqualified individuals. To combat this, the government has agreed to pursue legislative amendments aimed at toughening penalties for those impersonating medical professionals or performing unauthorized medical acts. Dr. Agathangelou welcomed the government's cooperative approach, noting that current legal deterrents are insufficient to stop these practices.

Moving forward, the government is committed to drafting and implementing these legal changes to ensure public safety. Both sides expressed satisfaction with their ongoing cooperation, setting the stage for stricter regulatory control over health services across the country.