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Death of Dr. Nikos Ioannou, First President of the OAY

June 26, 2025

Dr. Nikos Ioannou, the father of Interior Minister Konstantinos Ioannou, passed away at the age of 88, leaving his family and the medical community in mourning. He was the first president of the OAY and one of the advocates of the GESY (General Healthcare System). In a post, Konstantinos Ioannou highlighted his father's tireless efforts during the Turkish invasion, where he treated over 800 wounded individuals. Dr. Ioannou, despite offers of compensation, refused any payment, viewing his service as a duty.