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From 200 to 10 Minutes: How Lives are Being Saved at the New Trauma Center

Published January 8, 2026, 06:08
From 200 to 10 Minutes: How Lives are Being Saved at the New Trauma Center

Cyprus has taken a significant step in addressing serious injuries with the creation of its first Level 1 Trauma Center. The center, operating at the General Hospital of Nicosia, ensures immediate and specialized care for polytrauma patients, with a trauma surgeon available 24/7. The implementation of the new system has drastically reduced waiting times for injured individuals, from 200 minutes to just 10 minutes. The center also produces scientific work, with several research papers already published. The creation of the center represents a significant improvement in healthcare provision in Cyprus.