Cyprus public health has big problems. The computer systems at Okypy often stop working. Also, it takes a long time to start a national ambulance service. Doctors and patients are worried. They fear for urgent medical care. A sad event showed these dangers.
A study by doctors is worrying. It looked at computers for the health system. Many doctors had problems. The computers often disconnected or were slow. Doctors said the system was often down. This causes delays. Doctors must work more hours.
A plan for ambulances is also slow. Patient groups think this is important. Okypy asked to wait for the talk. The Federation of Patients’ Associations is unhappy. They think Okypy is waiting too long. This has been talked about for seven years. Now, patients pay for private transport.
A sad event showed the danger. A man needed a new lung. An organ was ready. But he could not go to the hospital fast. There was no air ambulance. The chance for the transplant was lost. The Health Minister is looking into this.