Four-year-old Marios dies after meningitis diagnosis
Four-year-old Marios died at Makarios hospital after suffering brain damage amid claims that his meningitis diagnosis was delayed.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Four-year-old Marios died at Makarios hospital on Friday after suffering brain damage on July 14 following meningitis.
Authorities confirmed the death and said an autopsy would be carried out on Monday.
Municipality cancels festival event
Kourion municipality announced the boy’s death in a social media post and cancelled a festival event scheduled for Friday evening as a gesture of respect and support for his family.
The municipality said the family had close ties with the local community.
Family claims delayed diagnosis
Dozens of people demonstrated outside Limassol general hospital on August 10 following claims by the family that meningitis had not been diagnosed in time.
The boy developed a fever on July 8. His parents remained in contact with the paediatrician over the following days, during which medication and tests were prescribed.
When his condition did not improve, he was taken to Limassol general hospital, where he was diagnosed with meningitis.
Transfer to Makarios hospital
As his health continued to show no improvement, his parents insisted that he be transferred to Makarios hospital in Nicosia.
On July 14, while being transported to Makarios hospital, the boy appears to have become brain dead.
Okypy expressed sympathy to the family and said police and internal investigations were under way.
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