Health minister announces completion of Paphos hospital improvements

On Monday, November 9, 2026, the Minister of Health, Neophytos Charalambides, visited the Paphos General Hospital to announce the completion of major infrastructure improvement works. These upgrades, which focused primarily on the hospital entrance and outpatient clinics, were initiated immediately upon the minister taking office to improve both working conditions for medical staff and the overall patient experience. Charalambides described public hospitals as the backbone of the national healthcare system and emphasized that the government is committed to continuous investment across all provincial facilities in collaboration with the State Health Services Organisation (Okypy).

Addressing concerns regarding medical staffing shortages, the minister stated that the government remains in constant contact with Okypy to resolve resource needs where identified. Furthermore, officials confirmed that plans for a new hospital in Polis Chrysochous are proceeding on schedule. Authorities are currently engaged in the process of securing the necessary land for the project, with no delays or obstacles reported at this stage.