Cyprus's health system, called GeSy, has had big problems this week. The computer systems failed many times. These technical problems have made it hard for doctors and nurses. Patients have also been affected. The government is now working on the issue. The Minister of Health had an emergency meeting. People want better plans for when the systems stop working.
The computer problems started on Monday. They continued until Wednesday. This made it difficult for pharmacies, doctor's offices, and labs to work. Pharmacies had long waits for patients. It was hard to process prescriptions. These problems are not new. Similar issues happened eight months ago. They have happened more often since December.
A meeting took place on Wednesday. Important people from the health organization and the company NCR Cyprus Ltd were there. NCR Cyprus Ltd says they found the problem. They say they have fixed it for now. However, these fixes may not last. A new plan is almost ready. This plan should make the system stable for a long time.
People are unhappy with the repeated problems. They want the authorities to act faster. The head of the pharmacy group said, "Patients are suffering more." He also said, "The health organization should have a plan B." This means they want a backup plan ready.
These problems show that the GeSy system needs real changes. Quick fixes are not enough. The system might still have problems if a strong long-term plan is not made. This could affect patient care and people's trust in the health system.