Shortage of Endocrinologists in Cyprus
May 19, 2026
There is a serious shortage of endocrinologists in Cyprus, with wait times for appointments reaching up to 5 months within the General Health System (GeSY) and 1-3 months for private doctors. In the public sector, appointments have been pushed to December 2026. The Federation of Patient Associations of Cyprus states that patients cannot be served by their general practitioners in many cases. This issue has been recognized by health authorities, but a solution has not yet been found. Restrictions within the system seem to further worsen the situation for chronic patients, such as diabetics.