Renovation project begins at Makarios Hospital pediatric wards

On November 12, 2026, the Cypriot Minister of Health, Neofytos Charalambides, and representatives from the football charity organization "Goal in Life" announced the ongoing radical renovation of the pediatric wards at Makarios Hospital. The project, which has been in development for four years following consultations with medical staff, aims to modernize the facilities that have been operational since 1984.

The total cost of the renovation is estimated at approximately €350,000, with "Goal in Life" contributing €280,000 and providing additional technical studies and tender documents valued at €64,000. The State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) is managing the project, which is being executed in two phases to improve layout, sanitary facilities, lighting, and decoration for both patients and their families.

Renovation work on Paediatric Ward 1 is currently underway and is scheduled to be completed by December 2026. Work on Paediatric Ward 2 is slated to follow, with completion expected between January and March 2027. The project seeks to create a more functional environment for nursing staff while providing a more hospitable atmosphere for hospitalized children.