Dialogos

Marilena Trimithioti: Healthcare is a Social Good, Not a Commodity

Published March 18, 2026, 08:04

Marilena Trimithioti, a parliamentary candidate for AKEL, speaks to "Haravgi" about her views on the GHS (Gesy), healthcare workers, and the need to support young scientists. She describes herself as honest, assertive, and fair, and refers to a significant experience during her doctoral studies in Paris. Trimithioti emphasizes that healthcare is a social good, not a commodity, and supports the defense of the public character of the GHS and the rights of healthcare workers. She highlights the need for strategic health planning and the lack of political will to implement it. The interview highlights the challenges facing the healthcare system in Cyprus and Trimithioti's proposals for a fairer and more sustainable system.