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Family's Agony as Lung Transplant Opportunity Lost

Published February 9, 2026, 14:06
Family's Agony as Lung Transplant Opportunity Lost

A family in Cyprus is in despair as their 38-year-old son lost a rare opportunity for a lung transplant due to delays in securing an air ambulance. Despite finding a compatible donor after a year of waiting, the patient's transfer to Athens was delayed, resulting in the loss of the opportunity for the surgery. The family blames the authorities for a lack of timely response and planning, as well as the unavailability of an air ambulance. Due to their disappointment, the family has decided to move to Athens to be closer to the hospital and avoid similar problems in the future. The patient is in poor psychological condition, and the family is living in quarantine to protect him from potential infections.