The Turkish Cypriot Physicians Union (Tıp-İş) has issued a stark warning about the state of emergency services in the region, urging the Ministry of Health and the government to address critical issues. “Emergencies are raising an alarm,” the union declared in a recent statement.
At the heart of the crisis is the Cengiz Topel Hospital, a facility with a long history dating back to 1929. Originally built by the CMC Mining Company to serve its workers and their families, the hospital was repurposed by the Ministry of Health in 1975 as a second-level healthcare provider for the local population.
However, the union highlights that the hospital is now struggling to cope with the increasing patient load due to population growth. Currently, Cengiz Topel Hospital operates with a total of 13 doctors: 11 specialists, 2 general practitioners, and a chief physician.
Tıp-İş emphasizes that the problems in emergency services are just the tip of the iceberg, representing broader issues within the healthcare system. The union has committed to keeping these concerns at the forefront of public discourse, advocating for urgent solutions to what they see as the most pressing problems in the health sector.
