Establishment of a Public Breast Milk Bank in Cyprus
April 21, 2026
The Ministry of Health is advancing the establishment of the first public breast milk bank in Cyprus. The processes are at an advanced stage, and guidelines for safe pumping and transport of the milk are being prepared. The aim is to support infants whose mothers cannot breastfeed. The bank will operate at Makarios Hospital and will initially meet the needs of NICUs. In the future, coverage will be expanded to other hospitals depending on the availability of milk.