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Patient Found on Floor After Surgery, Falls into Coma - Lakatamia Hospital Investigation

Published January 23, 2026, 10:02
Patient Found on Floor After Surgery, Falls into Coma - Lakatamia Hospital Investigation

A serious complaint has been filed regarding an incident at the General Hospital of Lakatamia, where a patient with multiple sclerosis fell into a coma and was diagnosed with a stroke after undergoing a hysterectomy. The family alleges that the hospital did not respond adequately to the situation, refusing her transfer to Nicosia and failing to provide a neurosurgical evaluation. Furthermore, they report that the patient was found on the bathroom floor in a semi-naked and wet state, despite her pleas not to have the catheter removed due to mobility issues. The family is demanding a full investigation into the incident, a forensic examination, and an investigation into a possible link between the falls and the brain hemorrhage. The State Health Services Organisation (SHSO) has already launched an investigation.