Nicosia General Hospital has been without electricity for some time, resulting in problems in its operation and inconvenience to the public.
Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, Electricity Authority (EAC) spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou said the problem was an internal to the hospital and the authority could not intervene to resolve the issue unless requested to do so.
“The hospital system is connected to the grid but its installation was carried out under a private contract, and its maintenance is likewise the responsibility of that contractor,” Papadopoulou said, noting the EAC would be available to assist with expert staff if requested.
She added she was not aware how long the problem had been ongoing.
According to information from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), the hospital generators did not kick in when the system fell due to a fault, which is what lead to problems.
Other sources report that patients have been stuck in lifts and surgical procedures have been affected.
According to reports continuous efforts are underway to restore power.
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