Nicosia, Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides said the new Polis Chrysochous hospital will be completed and ready to operate by September 2028. He made the announcement after meeting at the presidential palace with the Polis municipality and Paphos district MPs.
Timeline and cost
Christodoulides said the foundation stone for the hospital will be laid in February 2027. The hospital will have a total cost of €17 million and will be built on a 7,000 square metre site.
Location and land status
The hospital will be constructed opposite the Polis fire station on three adjacent plots of land. Two of the plots are Turkish Cypriot owned, and procedures for the expropriation of the third plot are already under way.
Facilities and services
According to the president, the new state hospital will be fully equipped and will include clinics covering all medical specialties, a small dialysis unit, a pharmacy and a helipad. Christodoulides said the project is a milestone for the Chrysochous area, which has lacked many modern healthcare facilities in its current hospital and relies on Paphos for secondary services.
Expected impact and reactions
The project is expected to improve access to healthcare in the area, particularly during the summer months when Polis Chrysochous sees a rise in population due to tourism. Diko MP for Paphos Chrysanthos Savvides welcomed the announcement, calling it “a dream of decades” for the district and saying it will meet both residents’ needs and increased seasonal demand.
How do you think the new hospital will affect access to healthcare in Polis Chrysochous during the summer months?
