The government has decided on additional projects worth €61.7 million for public hospitals, bringing total investment in public healthcare infrastructure to €206.7 million, President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has announced.
In a recorded video message on Sunday, 12 July, the President said the decision follows the €145 million worth of infrastructure projects that have already been announced and are being implemented, including the construction of a new hospital in Polis Chrysochous.
He said the new projects include the second and third phases of the Athalassa Mental Health Centre, the establishment of a new Infectious Diseases Unit at Nicosia General Hospital, the upgrade of the Intensive Care Unit and the Internal Medicine Department at Larnaca General Hospital, together with new facilities for the Cardiology and Pulmonology Clinics, as well as major upgrading and maintenance works at Troodos Hospital.
“Our investment in the health sector continues with planning, a clear strategy and projects across the free areas of Cyprus,” the President said.
He added that the projects cover all districts and aim to improve services for patients, while also enhancing working conditions for healthcare professionals.
The President further stated that the government is able to proceed with such investments thanks to its “responsible fiscal policy,” which, he said, allows the benefits of economic growth to be returned to the society through investments in healthcare, education, social policy and housing.
(Source: CNA)
