Alarming rates of hospital-acquired infections in Cyprus
December 7, 2025
Cyprus remains at the top of the EU for microbial resistance and hospital-acquired infections. Reports show alarming rates of resistant bacteria and excessive antibiotic use. The prevalence of hospital infections is at 13.8%, nearly double the EU average. Experts suggest stricter policies to reduce the reckless use of antibiotics. This situation leads to serious deaths and disabilities among patients.