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  • No Lives at Risk Despite Cancellation of Neonatal ICU Contract

    No Lives at Risk Despite Cancellation of Neonatal ICU Contract

    neonatal icu — neonatal icu — No lives are at risk as a result of the cancellation of a contract for the new neonatal intensive care unit at the Makarios children’s hospital in Nicosia, according to Charalambos Charilaou, spokesman for the state health services organisation (Okypy).

    • As the community awaits further developments, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable patients in the neonatal unit.

    Neonatal icu: Contract Cancellation Explained

    On Saturday, Charilaou clarified that the decision to cancel the contract was necessary due to its problematic nature and deadlock. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he stated, “we did what we had to do” and emphasized that the existing neonatal unit is well-equipped and staffed, highlighting its capability despite spatial limitations.

    Future Plans for the Unit

    Charilaou noted that the contract was terminated with the contractor’s consent, eliminating potential legal complications. Okypy has successfully recovered €1.3 million worth of guarantees and is optimistic about finding a new contractor. The hope is to complete the new building by September 2027, with the new contract mirroring the original value of €6.4 million.

    Concerns from the Community

    Despite official assurances, local advocacy groups have expressed their dissatisfaction. The miracle babies association described Okypy’s timeline for the new unit as “an illusory dream for premature babies and their families.”

    Political Reactions

    Criticism has also emerged from several MPs. Disy MP Savia Orfanidou expressed her disappointment about the lack of progress, while Akel MP Nikos Kettiros pointed out that the construction site has seen minimal activity, noting, “a fence was placed, and a couple of holes drilled in the ground.”

    Kettiros condemned the government’s handling of the situation, accusing them of “peddling promises and hot air.” Diko MP Chrysanthos Savvides raised alarm about the existing neonatal intensive care unit operating at 150 per cent capacity, stating, “You realise that this puts at risk the lives of newborns.”

    As the community awaits further developments, the focus remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable patients in the neonatal unit.

  • Paphos hotel — Four-Year-Old Child in Critical Condition Following Paphos Hotel Pool Incident

    Paphos hotel — Four-Year-Old Child in Critical Condition Following Paphos Hotel Pool Incident

    paphos hotel — paphos hotel — A four-year-old child from Israel is in critical condition after being found unconscious in a hotel swimming pool in Paphos. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the child was discovered floating in the water at a resort in Chloraka during a family holiday.

    A woman, who was at the pool at the time, noticed the child and quickly jumped into action. She pulled the unconscious four-year-old from the pool and, along with the child’s mother and lifeguards, administered first aid while waiting for emergency services to arrive.

    Emergency medical personnel from Paphos Hospital responded promptly to the scene. Upon assessment, they determined that the child’s condition was serious enough to warrant an urgent transfer to Makarios Hospital in Nicosia, where specialised treatment could be provided.

    The child was intubated before being transported by ambulance to the capital. Currently, the four-year-old remains in the intensive care unit of Makarios Hospital, fighting for their life. As of now, authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.