Expansion of Healthcare Assistants and Adjustments in the Nursing Sector
September 19, 2025
Cyprus will follow the standards of other European countries regarding the ratio of nurses to patients in hospitals. There is a push to expand the role of healthcare assistants in private hospitals. Nurses will not be the only surgical assistants, and specialized individuals are being sought for these positions. There is also a need to amend legislation to facilitate the hiring of foreign nurses. The meeting led by the Minister of Health aimed to address issues stemming from the shortage of nurses.