An increase in the participation of the insured in the pharmaceutical expenses for examinations in the private sector is expected from April 1.

As he announced speaking to The Deputy Minister of Health, Marios Themistokleous, is incompatible with SKAI referrals blood tests will be charged 1 euro and for radiological examinations 3 euros.

“This is because after the pandemic, a large reduction in diagnostic tests in public structures was observedwhich continues even now that the coronavirus is over” said Mr. Themistocleous.

“We want to bring diagnostic tests back to public structures” the Deputy Minister of Health explained about the measure.

“Whoever goes for exams at public hospitals, his participation will be zero” said the deputy minister.

Regarding the complaints about staff shortages and the waiting lists in the afternoon surgeries of the NHSMr. Themistocleous replied: “The staff (nursing staff – paramedical staff) is sufficient. The hospitals themselves confirmed this and responded positively when asked. The measure premiered yesterday and 18 months from now we expect a significant reduction in waits. »