Investigation into unlicensed medical wellness centers in Cyprus

Cypriot authorities have launched a major investigation into wellness centers that offer medical services without proper licensing. The crackdown, involving the Ministry of Health, the Police, the Legal Service, and the Cyprus Medical Association, focuses on facilities that advertise procedures like plasmapheresis, intravenous vitamin cocktails, and anti-aging treatments. The push for regulation intensified following incidents related to medical procedures, including the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis in Greece, leading to a broader mapping of unlicensed clinics operating across the country.

In one specific case in Larnaca, the Ministry of Health received information in September 2026 regarding unauthorized plasmapheresis treatments. Health inspectors visited the center the following day, completed a report within three days, and subsequently filed a complaint with the police. The Ministry also issued an immediate directive to the facility management to cease all medical procedures. Ongoing inspections continue at a double-digit number of identified wellness centers, as authorities work to ensure public safety and confirm that all entities providing medical-grade services possess valid licenses to operate as private hospitals.