Parking shortage at Makarios Hospital due to ongoing construction

Patients and visitors at Makarios Hospital are experiencing significant difficulties finding parking due to ongoing construction of new facilities, including a new pediatric emergency department. The project, which has reduced available parking spaces, is scheduled for completion in June 2027. Visitors report spending between one and two hours searching for spots, causing delays for medical appointments and distress to those transporting children or patients with limited mobility.

Charalambos Charilaou, spokesperson for the State Health Services Organization (OKYPY), stated that authorities are addressing the problem through both short-term and long-term measures. Immediate actions include coordinating with the local municipality to utilize nearby parking connected to the hospital via a pedestrian walkway. Furthermore, OKYPY has requested state-owned land opposite the hospital to provide additional parking. Long-term plans include the construction of a multi-story parking facility on this site, intended to provide approximately 500 spaces. Regarding the current construction footprint, the hospital maintains that space has been allocated elsewhere to compensate for lost spots during the project phase.