Cypriot gynaecologist under investigation following medical malpractice allegations

Five women in Cyprus have filed serious complaints against the same gynaecologist, alleging medical negligence, delayed cancer diagnoses, and unnecessary surgical procedures. In the most severe case, a 37-year-old mother of a minor died in January 2025. Her family claims the doctor treated her for 14 months between January 2023 and March 2024 for an infection, failing to identify third-stage invasive cell carcinoma that was later diagnosed by another specialist. Another patient, a 26-year-old, required the removal of an ovary due to cancer that reportedly went undetected during a previous procedure performed by the same doctor.

The cases are being investigated by the Cyprus Medical Association (CyMA), the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), and police authorities. Allegations include inadequate patient communication, poor record-keeping, and questionable surgical necessity. The Pancyprian Medical Association stated it cannot intervene in ongoing criminal or civil investigations and is waiting for outcomes from the judicial authorities. The CyMA president noted there is currently no legal framework to suspend a doctor's license pending investigation, despite repeated calls for legislative reform.

Two of the cases have already proceeded to court, with hearings expected to commence in the coming months. One civil lawsuit filed in 2024 is currently scheduled for adjudication in mid-2027.