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Opposition to the Use of Health as Leverage for Economic Claims

November 22, 2024

The Federation of Patient Associations of Cyprus opposes the use of patient health as leverage for economic claims. They emphasize that decisions related to strikes and the closure of Emergency Departments jeopardize people's lives. They call for collaboration to upgrade the public health sector and ensure quality patient care. The Federation states that while the right to strike is respected, it should not come at the expense of citizen safety.