George Pamboridis
George Pamboridis | |
|---|---|
Γιώργος Παμπορίδης | |
| Minister of Health (Cyprus) | |
| In office 27 July 2015 – 28 February 2018 | |
| President | Nicos Anastasiades |
| Preceded by | Philippos Patsalis |
| Succeeded by | Constantinos Ioannou |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1969 Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Party | Democratic Rally |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
George Pamboridis (Greek: Γιώργος Παμπορίδης; born 10 January 1969) is a Cypriot lawyer and former politician who served as Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus from July 2015 to February 2018 under President Nicos Anastasiades.[1]
During his tenure, he led the legislative and negotiation process that resulted in the introduction of the General Health System (GeSY), Cyprus’s universal healthcare system.[2]
Early life and education
Pamboridis was born in Nicosia in 1969.[3] He studied law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Southampton (LL.M. in shipping law) and the London School of Economics (M.Sc. in international relations). He later received a Ph.D. in law from the University of Southampton.[4]
Legal career
Pamboridis worked in the United Kingdom with the maritime law firm Holman Fenwick Willan before returning to Cyprus, where he became a partner at L. Papaphilippou & Co.[3] In 2003, he founded the law firm Pamboridis LLC.[3]
Minister of Health
Pamboridis was appointed Minister of Health on 27 July 2015, succeeding Philippos Patsalis.[1]
Introduction of the General Health System (GeSY)
On 16 June 2017, the House of Representatives unanimously approved the legislative framework establishing the General Health System (GeSY).[2] Media coverage at the time described Pamboridis as having led prolonged negotiations with political parties, trade unions, medical associations and other stakeholders, resulting in consensus ahead of the parliamentary vote.[2]
Other roles
In 2019, The Cyprus Institute announced that Pamboridis had joined the board of trustees of the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation.[5]
Publications
- International Shipping Law: Legislation and Enforcement (Kluwer Law International, 1999).[6]
References
- ^ a b Psyllides, George (24 July 2015). "President appoints new health minister". Cyprus Mail. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Health system bills unanimously approved, 'historic day' (Update)". Cyprus Mail. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "President expects new health minister to immediately engage NHS stakeholders". Cyprus Mail. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Dr George Pamboridis – Speaker Profile". IMH Business. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Dr George Pamborides and Prof Jeffrey Sachs to join Board of Trustees of The Cyprus Institute". The Cyprus Institute. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "International shipping law : legislation and enforcement / by G. P. Pamborides". LIBRIS – National Library of Sweden. Retrieved 19 February 2026.