A meeting with the leadership of the Cyprus Pensioners' Union (CPSU) was held today by Health Minister Dr. Popi Kanari.
The meeting focused on various demands of the HCUSY, which include, among others, an increase in the subsidy for hearing aids and the establishment of state rehabilitation centres and geriatric clinics. Also discussed were issues relating to the contribution that pensioners and chronic patients are required to pay for a number of medicines.
For her part, the Minister noted that on the issue concerning the establishment of Rehabilitation Centres and Geriatric Clinics, she has already taken the initiative to find solutions. She also assured that she has a positive view of the demands of the HCYSY as the Ministry's objective, she said, is to solve the problems faced by pensioners.
(DK)
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