Cyprus government and organizations launch long-term care mapping initiative

On November 10, 2026, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, met with representatives from the Cyprus Confederation of Organisations of the Disabled (KYS-OA), the Federation of Patients' Associations (OSAK), and the Third Age Observatory. The meeting, held at the Presidential Palace, resulted in a formal agreement to create a joint mapping of long-term care needs across the country.

Tina Pavlou, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, stated that the initiative aims to establish clear timelines and design structures to better support vulnerable populations. Miltos Miltiadous, President of OSAK, highlighted existing gaps in the national healthcare system, particularly regarding the provision of home-based health services. The project seeks to address these deficiencies by identifying invisible requirements and ensuring that elderly citizens and individuals with disabilities receive adequate social and healthcare support.

The initiative serves as a strategic move to formalize and improve the delivery of social services. Moving forward, the government and the involved organizations will follow the newly established timelines to analyze current data and implement concrete support mechanisms for those in need.