AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPalliative Care: A family’s account of a state-hospital death has renewed calls for dignified end-of-life support. Cyprus’s planned nationwide system is not due until 2030, while current services are limited and waiting lists remain. Flu Vaccines: Private pharmacies face uncertainty after a supplier cancelled orders placed months ago, potentially affecting up to 50,000 doses. Free vaccinations have begun for people over 60, with other public supplies expected later this month. West Nile: Cyprus has recorded its first death from the virus, highlighting a growing public-health concern. Treatment Abroad: In its first year managing referrals, the Health Insurance Organisation approved 932 of 1,304 requests for Gesy patients; average waits for hospital admission were 1.5 days for life-threatening cases and five days for emergencies. Health System Pressures: Private hospitals are calling for fairer payments and action on nursing shortages, while cancer has become Cyprus’s leading cause of death for the first time in 30 years.
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