[Cyprus Times] OSAK condemns the incident of violence against a health professional

The Cyprus Federation of Patients' Associations (CPA) condemns the incident of violence that took place yesterday at the Accident and Emergency Department of the Paphos General Hospital, when three intoxicated persons caused bodily harm to a nurse.

In a statement issued by OSAA, it is stated that under no circumstances can any form of violence, physical or verbal be tolerated. Unfortunately, it is noted, this is not the first time in which similar incidents have seen the limelight, which demonstrates the need to take immediate action to prevent such unacceptable behaviour in the future.

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The state as well as all stakeholders, it is noted, must do their due diligence, ensuring in every possible way the physical integrity and safety of all health professionals in the line of duty. At the same time, it adds, the right conditions must be created so that they can work in a safe environment where they can provide their services without hindrance.

Finally, the OASA expresses its full support to the nurse, who suffered physical violence and wishes her a speedy recovery.

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