Potential Suspension of License Due to Nursing Staff Shortage
December 11, 2025
A large private hospital in Nicosia faces the risk of suspension of its operating license due to a shortage of nurses. The Ministry of Health has informed the hospital that it does not meet staffing requirements for two specific departments. The Employers' and Industrialists' Federation expresses its frustration over the situation, warning that they had previously alerted the ministry about the lack of nurses. The ministry's letter highlights the failure to comply with legal staffing requirements. The situation is alarming and needs immediate solutions.