Issues in the Management of Bodies in Cypriot Morgues
October 15, 2026
There are serious issues with the management of bodies in Cypriot morgues, leading to a British man's body being lost while a wrong death certificate was sent. The Ministry of Health acknowledges the mismanagement mistakes, and forensic doctors refuse to go to other morgues. The situation is set to improve with the opening of the morgues in Limassol and Paphos. Additionally, the Audit Office has recorded the risks of misidentification of bodies, raising concerns among officials. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact causes of the problem.