Paris, France. The Cypriot government has approved a dedicated position at its embassy in Paris to support Cypriots travelling to France for subsidised specialised medical treatment, along with their families and accompanying persons. The move comes as France experiences an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C in Paris and reaching 43C in parts of the west.
Embassy support for patients
The new role will focus on providing direct guidance and practical assistance during extended medical stays abroad.
Government statement
Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said the decision reflects the state’s “responsibility towards vulnerable citizens abroad”. He said that “patients who are forced to travel abroad for health reasons need substantial guidance, support and practical assistance during their stay”.
Broader care network
Charalambides added that the initiative is intended to improve what he described as a “protection and care network” for Cypriot patients.
Heatwave conditions in France
The announcement was made as France recorded its hottest day since national records began in 1947. More than half the country remains under the highest red alert level.