Cyprus government reaffirms commitment to social welfare at Panagia Eleousa anniversary

On November 4, 2026, Deputy Minister of Welfare Tina Pavlou addressed an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Panagia Eleousa Care and Rehabilitation Center. Representing President Christodoulides, Pavlou underscored that ensuring dignified living conditions remains a core pillar of the current administration’s social policy.

During her speech, the Deputy Minister highlighted the implementation of the first National Strategy for Active Ageing (2025–2030) and the accompanying Action Plan (2025–2027). These initiatives represent a holistic governmental approach aimed at promoting health, social inclusion, and active participation among the elderly while actively combating age-based discrimination. Pavlou emphasized that access to high-quality care services is essential not only for the direct beneficiaries but also for their families, acting as a crucial element of the state’s social protection framework.

The administration maintains that its policy objective transcends immediate crisis intervention. Instead, the government aims to establish a comprehensive framework that prioritizes preventive care, individual autonomy, and sustained access to quality services. This long-term strategy is intended to bolster the national social safety net and provide institutionalized support across the country for all citizens throughout their lives.