Cyprus health ministry to expand fertility subsidies and end funding for state health services organization

During the presentation of the 2027 health ministry budget to the House finance committee, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides announced significant policy adjustments. The ministry plans to increase the number of state-subsidized fertility treatment cycles from four to five, maintaining the subsidy at €4,500 per attempt. This initiative, which includes a €7 million allocation, follows calls for expansion from committee chairwoman Savia Orphanidou.

Simultaneously, the Minister confirmed that state financial support for the State Health Services Organization (OKYPY), provided to facilitate the autonomy of public hospitals, will conclude at the end of this year. Charalambides stated there is no intention to extend this funding, emphasizing that OKYPY possesses financial reserves of approximately €300 million. He urged the organization to adopt measures to ensure a balanced budget, noting that a study by PwC is underway to identify necessary steps to improve revenue and reduce expenditures. A joint working group is currently processing data to finalize these efficiency measures for the organization's future sustainability.