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Nephrology Clinic at Nicosia General Hospital Renamed After Alkis Pierides

Published January 14, 2026, 06:03
Nephrology Clinic at Nicosia General Hospital Renamed After Alkis Pierides

The Nephrology Clinic at Nicosia General Hospital was officially renamed 'Alkis Pierides' in a special ceremony yesterday. The decision honors the distinguished nephrologist Alkis Pierides, considered the founder of modern nephrology in Cyprus. The Minister of Health, Neofytos Charalambides, described Pierides as a brilliant scientist who dedicated his life to medicine and humanity. He emphasized Pierides' crucial role in establishing the first transplant center in Cyprus and developing dialysis units in public hospitals, significantly improving the care of kidney patients. International recognition of Pierides' work confirms the importance of his contribution, while the renaming of the clinic serves as a lasting reminder of the values he served.