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Cyprus University Clinics Bill Stalled Amid Disagreements

Published March 6, 2026, 09:01
Cyprus University Clinics Bill Stalled Amid Disagreements

The bill regulating university clinics in Cyprus is facing a deadlock due to disagreements among stakeholders. Members of the Parliamentary Health Committee have expressed doubts about the approval and implementation of the bill, while the Minister of Health has committed to reviewing the objections. Reactions are coming from private and public hospitals, universities, and medical associations, with key points of contention including the operation of emergency departments in private hospitals, the financial viability of the Cyprus Public Health Services Organization (OKYPY), and the criteria for operating the clinics. Trade unions of public doctors are expressing strong concerns about the financial burden on OKYPY and are demanding transparency in cooperation with the University of Cyprus. The situation remains unclear, and the passage of the bill before the end of the year is uncertain.