New dental department inaugurated at Larnaca General Hospital

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Minister of Health, Neophytos Charalambides, officially inaugurated the new Dental Department at the Larnaca General Hospital. The facility is designed to provide specialized dental care services to both outpatients and those admitted to the hospital, aiming to address cases that require particular clinical attention.

During the ceremony, Minister Charalambides emphasized that strengthening public hospitals is a core priority of the government led by Nikos Christodoulides. The project is part of a broader collaboration with the State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) focused on upgrading healthcare infrastructure, modernizing medical equipment, and improving the quality of patient care. The Minister stated that these improvements represent an investment in human dignity and the overall standard of care offered to citizens.

This development follows a wider strategic plan to enhance the capacity of public medical institutions across the country. The new department is expected to play a critical role in early disease detection and preventative dental care, ensuring that patients receive timely and effective treatments within the public healthcare sector.