Strategic planning

Goal 1
Promoting the effective implementation of patient rights to facilitate access to high-quality, equitable healthcare and improve the patients’ quality of life.

Collecting evidence of the existing legislation’s implementation regarding patients’ rights concerning availability, quality, and equitable access to healthcare. Identifying disparities and inequalities within the system that can be improved. Contributing to identifying solutions to make the healthcare system more sustainable while strengthening quality, safety of healthcare services, and equitable access for all patients.

Goal 2
Empowering meaningful patient involvement in the development and implementation of health-related policies and planning for optimal addressing of patients’ needs.

Creating clear documents outlining positions and perspectives regarding the implementation of the National Health Plan and other relevant health policies in Cyprus that will interest patients. Enhancing patient organizations’ participation in all organized groups, such as the National Health Insurance Organization, governmental bodies, hospitals, pharmaceutical services, medications, and other avenues influencing health policies. Creating advocacy materials based on evidence to inform policy-setting activities and advocacy. Advocating for the establishment of registries and reliable health statistics concerning the population’s health and chronic diseases in Cyprus. Establishing and maintaining partnerships among all healthcare stakeholders and improving communication with the Ministry of Health, the Health Committee of the Parliament, and all policy-setting bodies.

Goal 3
Promoting a strong, effective, and unified patient movement that allows the Federation to have a strong voice on behalf of all patients in Cyprus.

Developing the Federation’s capabilities by developing a fundraising strategy and increasing membership. Improving the Federation’s visibility and creating a communication strategy. Establishing clear roles, procedures, practices, and communication channels for Federation members’ communication. Promoting the Federation as a platform for exchanging ideas, best practices, and creating partnerships among members. Developing organizational capacity among members through training workshops and seminars.

Goal 4
Promoting patient-centered policies through the development of effective and reliable collaboration among relevant stakeholders.

Establishing dialogue channels with healthcare professionals, employees, and other relevant organizations and institutions. Creating educational and informative material on patient rights and other relevant issues, such as a cross-border healthcare directive for patients, healthcare professionals, and intermediaries. Participating in conferences and meetings to strengthen patients’ influence. Creating awareness campaigns and understanding of patient rights among lawmakers and politicians.

Goal 5
Advocating for policies that improve public health and reduce risk factors for chronic diseases.

Supporting actions that interest the general public in collaboration with our members. Advocating for the creation and implementation of comprehensive legislation that addresses risk factors for chronic diseases and population control programs. Raising awareness among legislators and politicians about the value of improved public health policies. Recognizing and facilitating collaborations and partnerships among our members.