Private hospitals in Cyprus demand higher compensation and staffing solutions

On October 8, 2026, the Pan-Cyprian Association of Private Hospitals (PASIN) held its annual general assembly in Nicosia to address critical operational challenges. The event, attended by government officials including Health Minister Neofytos Charalampidis, highlighted the urgent need for structural reforms to sustain the private healthcare sector as a pillar of the General Healthcare System (GesY).

The primary concerns raised by PASIN and the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) include inadequate financial reimbursements that fail to keep pace with rising operational costs, and an acute shortage of nursing staff. OEB President Giorgos Pantelidis and PASIN President Marios Karaiskakis emphasized that a sustainable future within the national health framework requires a predictable, fair environment and competitive conditions for all healthcare providers.

While the government acknowledges the vital role of private hospitals in the national economy and public health, the sector continues to face significant fiscal pressure. Discussions regarding institutional dialogue are ongoing as stakeholders push for long-term solutions to ensure the viability of private facilities and maintain high standards of patient care.