Nursing students to be able to study before National Guard service

Local educaitonnational guardnursesTop News Nursing students to be able to study before National Guard service Health Sector Faces Crisis As Nurses Demand Retirement At 60 Relevant News On this day: Michael Phelps wins his 19th medal, becoming the greatest Olympian of all time in 2012 31 July 2026 Nursing students to be able to study before National Guard service 31 July 2026 ETYFA launches tender to complete Vasilikos LNG terminal 31 July 2026 Marilena Panayi 31 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Cyprus’s Health Ministry plans to promote the option for young men to complete a Nursing degree before doing their military service, as part of efforts to attract more people into the profession. Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, speaking on state radio, said that after contact with the Defence Ministry, it emerged this option is already available under existing legislation. A young man will therefore be able to complete his Nursing studies first and then serve in the National Guard. He added that during his service, a recruit could also be deployed based on the professional qualifications he has gained. A central measure to attract young people to the profession is the annual grant for Nursing and Midwifery students, which the Health Minister noted was approved yesterday by the Cabinet. The grant applies to all students at recognised schools in Cyprus, with no income criteria, provided they meet the scheme’s other conditions. The grant amounts are set as follows: €1,000 for the first year, €1,250 for the second year, €1,500 for the third year, and €2,000 for the fourth year. The scheme takes effect from the 2026-2027 academic year and covers students already enrolled. After graduating, recipients must work in the nursing profession in Cyprus for two years. Studies in Greece under evaluation The Health Ministry, Charalambides said, is examining whether the grant could be extended to students attending Nursing programmes at schools in Greece. No final decision has yet been taken on this category of students, as the matter remains under evaluation. Incentives to return to the profession Financial support for students alone is not considered sufficient to address the nursing shortage, which is recorded as one of the health sector’s biggest challenges, the Health Minister stressed, adding that related bills have been submitted to Parliament as part of the wider planning, while the awareness and student recruitment campaign continues. The reasons why some Nursing graduates ultimately do not practise the profession will also be examined. “The aim is to identify incentives that could bring some of these professionals back to the sector,” he said. A separate Health Ministry programme to train health carers is also currently under way. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News On this day: Michael Phelps wins his 19th medal, becoming the greatest Olympian of all time in 2012 ETYFA launches tender to complete Vasilikos LNG terminal Phedonos trial adjourned to September 10 Kalo Chorio fire report due next week, Palmas orders Could Cyprus host the Commonwealth Games? Mostly clear skies expected on Friday, temperatures up to 40 degrees Community leader suspects arson in fire between Arsos and Mallia Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.