North Cyprus has a well-developed public and private health system.
Emergency medical services provided at the Accident and Emergency department is free of charge for everyone, including local residents, expat residents or international tourists. The emergency number for ambulance service is 112.
Additionally, there are a number of private hospitals and medical care available which is extremely affordable. For non-emergency treatment, many long-stay visitors and expat residents choose private clinics and hospitals. Prices for procedures in private clinics in Northern Cyprus are very reasonable compared to the UK or Europe.
There are also a lot of pharmacies in North Cyprus, that are generally private-owned. They are staffed by knowledgeable specialists who generally speak English. They will assist you by giving advice for the safe use of medication
Pharmacies are open between 08.00-13.00 and 15.00-19.00 on weekdays and 08.00-13:30 on Saturdays.
On duty pharmacies will remain open from 8am to 2am. You can learn the on duty pharmacy in your region from https://www.kteb.org/dp/?lang=tr
North Cyprus is also the perfect location for health, medical, cosmetic and dental tourism as well as IVF with low costs and an ideal climate for post-operative recuperation. Many visitors are usually patients who come from the UK and other European countries.
Below, you can find the list of hospitals in North Cyprus.
Name of medical facility | Telephone | Address | English speaking staff | Main specialisation | Public/Private facility | Accreditation | |
Dr. Akcicek Devlet Hastanesi Hospital / Kyrenia General Hospital | info.gah@gov.ct.tr | +90 392 815 2266 | Kyrenia | Some | All specialisations | Public | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Dr. Burhan Nalbantoglu Devlet Hastanesi Hospital / Nicosia General Hospital | info@drbndh.gov.ct.tr | +90 392 223 2441 | Nicosia | Some | All specialisations | Public | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Gazimagusa Devlet Hastanesi Hospital / Famagusta General Hospital | info@gmdh@gov.ct.tr | +90 392 630 8900 | Famagusta | Some | All specialisations | Public | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Lefke Cengiz Topel Hastanesi Hospital / Morphou General Hospital | info.lcth@gov.ct.tr | +90 392 723 6351 | Morphou | Some | All specialisations | Public | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Etik Hatanesi Hospital Nicosia | info@etikhastanesi.com | +90 392 223 4694 | Nicosia | Some | Other – see website | Private | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Kamiloglu Hospital / Kyrenia Medical Centre | kamilogluhastanesi@yahoo.com.tr | +90 392 815 3282 | Kyrenia | Some | Other – see website | Private | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Kolan British Hospital | info@kolanbritish.com | + 90 392 680 8080 | Gonyeli, north Nicosia | Some | Other – see website | Private | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Magusa Tip Merkezi Hospital / Cyprus Central Hospital | info@cypruscentralhospital.com | +90 392 366 5085 | Famagusta | Some | Other – see website | Private | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Medical Port Hospital | info@medicalporttunccevik.com | +90 392 815 0800 | 70 Kurtulus Street, Bellapais Yolu, Kyrenia | Some | Other – see website | Private | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Near East University Hospital | info@med.neu.edu.tr | + 90 392 444 0535 | Nicosia | Some | Other – see website | Private | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
Özel Baskent Hastanesi Hospital | info@ozelbaskenthastanesi.com | +90 392 223 6695 | Nicosia | Some | Other – see website | Private | Ministry of Health north Cyprus |
We wish you good health!