The Troodos Hospital is one of the major projects related to people’s health, an important necessity said Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, inaugurating the ER Department and the Tuberculosis Clinic of the Kyperounta Hospital, in the Troodos mountains, on Saturday.
He said that such projects and policies by the Government show how much importance should be given to the mountain communities in order to develop the infrastructure and the road network, that will help stop urbanization and bring about growth in these communities, which once were thriving.
The President spoke of the national strategy for tourism, the housing policy, the incentives given to young people to remain in their communities, the efforts to create and support local production, noting that a new path was introduced for the mountain communities.
President Anastasiades also said that the most important of all was the introduction of the health system which provides health services to all citizens adding that the doubling of the budget in relation to the health sector, also demonstrates the Government’s interest in the health sector.
The President also expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed in making the Troodos hospital a reality.
Speaking later at Kyperounta elementary school the President said that the National Strategy for the Development of Mountainous Communities is responding to all the challenges for these areas such as population deforestation, the reduction of economic and commercial activity and limited tourist visits.
He assured that after March 1st, when the new President takes over, he will continue to be interested in public affairs and in everything that concerns his beloved rural residents, regardless of ideological or political approach.
The President said that his government has proved in the past ten years that it fought for progress, development and stability and was mostly interested in restoring the dignity of every citizen.
He said that the strategy for the mountainous areas includes the adoption of 350 development projects by the end of 2030, with a total budget of more than 525 million euros.
The President also said that four projects are included in the “Cyprus – Tomorrow Plan” which will contribute even more significantly to the development of the mountain communities. He referred to plans such as the housing strategy for young couples, the support allowance for residents of mountainous areas, the development of the road infrastructure , the projects for health sector and social welfare and the projects in the fields of education, sports and culture.
The President also said that the government implemented projects related to flood and fire protection.
Source: Cyprus News Agency