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Cyprus faces nursing staff shortage of 600 nurses

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The health minister reports a shortage of about 600 nurses in Cyprus.
Proposals include hiring nurses from non-EU countries with strict conditions.
Non-EU nurses must speak Greek and will receive two-year work permits.
The government is seeking dialogue with unions and studying healthcare capacity.
Efforts aim to improve healthcare system management and oversight.

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Cyprus is currently facing a significant nursing shortage, with an estimated shortfall of about 600 nurses in state hospitals. Health Minister Neofytos Charalambides highlighted the situation during a parliamentary session, emphasizing that this issue poses one of the greatest challenges for the country's healthcare system.

To address the crisis, the government is considering the recruitment of nurses from non-EU countries. According to Charalambides, this move would involve implementing strict conditions to ensure the quality of care and standards within the healthcare system. The minister’s statements indicate that without timely interventions, the nursing shortage could further jeopardize the functioning of healthcare services in Cyprus.

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