Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ national health system, Gesy, has continued to expand and strengthen seven years after its launch, with the Health Insurance Organisation saying it will focus on improving service quality while adapting to changing healthcare needs. The organisation made the remarks during a media briefing in Nicosia marking the anniversary of the system’s implementation.
System development and priorities
HIO chairman Stavros Michael said Gesy had become one of the country’s most significant reforms and said the system was designed not only for current patients but also for future generations. He said “Gesy is here to stay”.
Michael described the media as an important partner in informing the public and providing constructive criticism that helps identify weaknesses and improve the system.
He said one of the organisation’s key priorities was to further embed Gesy in public consciousness while promoting a culture of responsible use of healthcare services among both beneficiaries and providers.
Focus on quality and changing needs
Looking ahead, Michael said the HIO’s next major strategic objective would be improving the quality of healthcare services. He described this as the organisation’s most important priority beyond consolidating the system and encouraging more rational use of its services.
HIO director-general Iphigenia Kammitsi said the organisation’s shared goal remained adding value to the system so that every euro invested in healthcare delivers tangible benefits for beneficiaries.
She said Gesy continues to face new challenges, making ongoing evaluation and adaptation essential. Kammitsi said citizens’ needs are constantly changing, citing technological advances as well as international and geopolitical developments that continue to shape healthcare delivery.
She added that the organisation’s role is to protect the system, move it forward and continuously improve it.
Survey planned
The organisation also announced plans to carry out a comprehensive survey next month, with the findings expected to be published in September.
