The Pancyprian Federation of Public Sector Doctors (PASYKI) has expressed deep concern over the progressive weakening of the Famagusta General Hospital following the recent resignation of two physicians from the internal medicine department.
They said that these departures exacerbate existing staffing shortages, overburdening remaining medical staff and potentially compromising patient care.
PASYKI attributes these challenges to “erroneous administrative decisions, behaviours, and interventions” by the hospital’s management, supported by the Larnaca–Famagusta District Administration and “the complacency of the central administration of the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO).” These actions are said to undermine the operation of specific departments and the hospital as a whole.
The hospital serves the Famagusta and Larnaca areas. PASYKI warns that its continued deterioration raises serious concerns about the future of public health in the area, highlighting the responsibilities of both decision-makers and those who remain passive in addressing these issues.
In a related development, PASYKI condemned the “unacceptable and vindictive” stance of the Famagusta General Hospital’s administration, which allegedly threatened disciplinary action against the head of the Internal Medicine Department. This action was reportedly taken after the doctor notified the administration of staffing shortages that would hinder the coverage of on-call duties in August 2024. PASYKI views this response as a culmination of “mismanagement and disrespect” towards medical staff.
Furthermore, PASYKI has raised alarms about the situation at the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) of the Famagusta General Hospital, attributing physician shortages to “poor handling by SHSO’s management.” To address staffing gaps, unqualified doctors have reportedly been hired, a practice PASYKI opposes, citing a prior agreement with the Ministry of Health to refrain from such appointments.
PASYKI also criticised interventions in medical work, describing them as “unacceptable and condemnable.” The federation emphasised that such actions disrupt patient care and violate medical autonomy.
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