Deputy Welfare Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina carried out on site inspections of care homes on Tuesday to ensure measures protecting elderly residents during the current heatwave are being implemented.
The deputy ministry said the visits were intended to verify compliance with guidance issued to care home operators last month regarding air conditioning systems.
Papaellina assured that protecting the elderly remained a priority for the deputy ministry.
“Protecting the dignity, safety and
