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The Paediatric Oncology Department of Makareion Hospital will be strengthened with a psychologist and a social worker
This was pointed out by the Minister of Health, Dr. Popi Kanari, during her visit to the Paediatric Oncology Department of Makareion Hospital.
"The purpose of today's visit was to assure her of the support of the Ministry of Health for the great work carried out by doctors and nurses in such an important department in the field of oncology. A department that serves hundreds of children, who need care and undivided support from the specialized doctors, nurses and health professionals," he noted.
The Ministry of Health, he stressed, will immediately support the long-standing request to strengthen the department with a psychologist. "Through consultations with the OCYPY, we have found a psychologist who, as of this week, will respond to the many requests that have been made. In addition, after consultation with the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, we will staff the Department, within the next few days, with a social worker."
Regarding the request to reinforce the Department with medical and nursing staff, the Minister said that, in cooperation with the OKYPY, the issue of staffing the Department with two more doctors and three nurses will be promoted. "We are aware that the number of available nurses is limited, but we will try to respond immediately to this issue as well," she added.
She also pointed out the need to upgrade the building of the Pediatric Oncology Department. "It is something we need to look at immediately since its upgrade has not been included in the Recovery and Resilience Programme. We must do everything possible to ensure that the appropriate services and conditions are provided to our young heroes and their parents," the minister said.
In conclusion, Dr Kanari warmly thanked the volunteer groups that support the Paediatric Oncology Department of Makarios Hospital in various ways and over time.
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