Cyprus government and stakeholders agree on long-term care strategy

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Cypriot government reached an agreement with key welfare organizations to establish timelines and a map of needs regarding long-term care. The meeting, held at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, included President Nikos Christodoulides, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou, and representatives from the Cyprus Confederation of Organizations of the Disabled (KYSOA), the Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations (OSAK), and the Cyprus Third Age Observatory.

Deputy Minister Tina Pavlou described the session as highly constructive, noting that the participants agreed on a framework to design necessary structures and support systems for vulnerable populations. The mapping exercise aims to address identified shortcomings in the current long-term care sector. Miltos Miltiadous, President of OSAK, highlighted existing gaps in the country's social welfare infrastructure that have necessitated this new collaborative approach to care delivery.

The agreement marks a move toward formalizing support structures for the elderly and disabled. The parties have committed to adhering to the established timelines to ensure the timely implementation of the planned social support reforms.