Public consultation for health reform

HEALTH minister Philippos Patsalis will be holding a public consultation on the two key bills relating to the National Health Scheme (NHS) and autonomy of public hospitals next Saturday.

According to a press release, the public consultation will take place at 11am on October 4, at the Journalists’ Union in Nicosia.

The ministry said in the statement that it recognises the importance of cooperation with all stakeholders in society without exception, and aims through public consultation to hear every creative thought and contribution so as to ensure implementation of a sustainable NHS for the citizens of the country.

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