Health Minister of Cyprus, Michalis Damianos, urges youth to consider nursing and midwifery careers due to critical shortages in healthcare. With promising job prospects and diverse roles in patient care, prevention, and research, the minister advocates for these professions to combat the shortage and ensure public health is prioritized.
The Cyprus nursing council is firm on the language requirement for nonEU nurses, citing patient safety and healthcare quality. Despite a severe staffing shortage, the council and various unions remain adamant on upholding Greek proficiency as a nonnegotiable criterion.
The looming nurse shortage in Cyprus has put clinics at risk of suspending operations, with an estimated deficit of 450 to 500 nurses. Proposed solutions include recruiting from third countries and incentivizing local students to pursue nursing, while ensuring training standards for patient safety and care.
