Cyprus

Cyprus’ Health Strategic Plan 2020-2022 focuses on improving the efficiency, accessibility, and quality of healthcare services. It aligns with national and EU health policies, emphasizing healthcare system restructuring, digital transformation, and disease prevention. Key priorities include optimizing the General Healthcare System (GHS) by enhancing governance, financial sustainability, and patient-centered care. Investments are directed toward expanding eHealth services, modernizing hospital infrastructure, and reducing waiting times for medical procedures. Public health measures target non-communicable disease prevention, mental health promotion, and early disease detection through screening programs. Despite progress in system modernization, challenges persist in healthcare financing, workforce distribution, and service accessibility, particularly in rural areas. The plan underscores the need for evidence-based policymaking, improved intersectoral collaboration, and enhanced regulatory frameworks to strengthen public health response. While the plan sets a solid foundation for long-term healthcare reforms, its success depends on effective implementation, adequate funding, and sustained political commitment to achieving universal health coverage​.