Public hospitals in Cyprus are facing economic challenges, with rising healthcare costs, patient demands, and labor disputes threatening their sustainability. Akel’s criticism of the government’s financial approach highlights the tension between efficiency and the need for financial support to maintain the integrity of the public healthcare system.
With a resounding agreement, the parliament approved the budgets for HIO and Okypy, securing vital resources for the health sector. Financial plans include €1.6 billion for HIO and €761.8 million for Okypy, aimed at sustaining operational excellence and service delivery.
Unchecked overtime and allowances in public hospitals are causing financial strain and raising questions of fairness. Doctors earning sixfigure sums on top of their base salaries are not only draining taxpayer funds but also jeopardizing the fiscal sustainability of these institutions, prompting the urgent need for reform.
