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Larnaca Hospital Faces Neglect Allegations After Elderly Man's Death
A woman has accused Larnaca General Hospital of negligence leading to her 92-year-old father's death after he was allegedly fed despite his inability to swallow.
In-CyprusMon, Feb 16, 20261 min read0
The Larnaca General Hospital is under scrutiny following allegations of neglect from the daughter of a 92-year-old man who passed away in their care. The woman alleges that the hospital staff fed her father even though he was unable to swallow, which resulted in food aspiration into his lungs. This incident, she claims, precipitated a rapid deterioration in his health, leading to his death over the course of eight days. The distressed daughter shared her story with state television, sparking a debate over the standard of care in the facility.