"The Limassol General Hospital has a highly competent medical, nursing and paramedical staff and we as a state must make full use of them in order to achieve the provision of quality services to the Cypriot citizen".
This was pointed out by Health Minister Mrs. Poppy Kanari, addressing the staff of the Limassol General Hospital, during a visit she paid to the hospital today, accompanying the President of the Republic Mr.
Referring to the incidents that have recently seen the light of day regarding the Accident and Emergency Department, she expressed her regret, stressing that she has asked to be informed about the cases in question.
Ms Kanari acknowledged that there are problems, but expressed confidence that solutions will be provided immediately through the right procedures and a rational approach.
"Limassol, which is our pride and joy in terms of tourism and trade, should have a centre of excellence in the health sector, the Limassol General Hospital," she said.
Regarding the General Health Care System, Ms Kanari pointed out that the Ministry of Health will work collectively with the OCYPY, the OAI and all stakeholders in order to improve the existing procedures and correct the distortions observed, stressing that it is imperative to have a health care system that we can be proud of as European citizens.
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