Dementia care discussions and anniversary of Alzheimer's association in Cyprus

Representatives of the Pancyprian Volunteerism Coordinating Council (PVCC) and various dementia-focused organizations met with Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on November 11, 2026. The meeting followed an April 2025 dialogue regarding the need for better integration of dementia care within the national health framework. Stakeholders presented a list of demands, including a clarification of roles between the Ministry of Health and the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare, updates on the national dementia strategy, the establishment of daycare centers in all districts, and the inclusion of dementia patients in beneficiary categories for state allowances, alongside requests for specialized medical staff training.

Separately, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Tina Pavlou, represented President Nikos Christodoulides at the 30th-anniversary gala of the 'Me Me Lismonei' (Forget-Me-Not) Alzheimer’s and related dementias association. During the event, Minister Pavlou emphasized the state's commitment to supporting patients, their families, and caregivers, highlighting the need for practical solutions and respite for those managing the disease's challenges. The government continues to recognize the association's long-term role in advocacy and public awareness as key to addressing the societal impact of dementia.