Cyprus patient federation demands state action on home care gaps and digital health files

The Cyprus Federation of Patients’ Associations (OSAK) has made tackling the severe shortage in home care and hospital-at-home services a primary objective, stating that citizens are currently forced to pay out of pocket for services the state health scheme (Gesy) should provide.

OSAK President Miltos Miltiadous told Phileleftheros that when patients or disabled individuals require home care, rehabilitation, or support, the lack of state solutions shifts the burden onto families or uncertified...