Doctors’ Strike Continues in Cyprus Hospitals
The 48-hour strike by doctors in the Republic of Cyprus’ public hospitals has entered its second day. Emergency departments are treating only critical cases, although some state doctors have chosen to end their participation in the protest and return to work.
The strike began yesterday after negotiations between unions and the State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) failed to reach a compromise. As a result, hospitals in Cyprus are only handling cases where patients' lives are at immediate risk.
Scheduled surgeries, outpatient consultations, day treatments—including chemotherapy—and patient discharges have been postponed. Private hospitals have offered to provide additional beds if necessary.
OKYPY has announced that it is taking measures to maintain patient care in public hospitals and ensure that no lives are endangered.
Today, Health Minister Michalis Damianou urged doctors to return to work, expressing confidence that a resolution to the ongoing dispute can be found.
"The only ones suffering in this situation are the patients," the minister emphasized.
The 48-hour strike by state doctors is expected to conclude on November 28 at 7:30 AM.
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