A free health-check campaign has concluded in Larnaca which gave residents the opportunity to undergo a range of medical screenings, the municipality said on Tuesday.

The initiative, organised with the Pancyprian Refugee Association, was implemented in coordination with the University of Nicosia medical school and the dental services of the health ministry.

The campaign included a series of health screenings offered across several districts in Larnaca.

Turnout among residents of the refugee settlements was reported to be particularly high, with many taking advantage of the wide range of free medical examinations on offer.

The campaign provided blood pressure and glucose checks, spirometry, dental assessments and electrocardiograms.

According to municipal officials, the strong participation demonstrates the ongoing need for accessible preventive healthcare within refugee communities.

The municipality also commended the contribution of the partner organisations that supported the implementation of the screenings across the various settlement areas.

The examinations were held on Sundays after liturgic services, outside churches in the areas of Tsiakkilero, Kokkines, Makarios III, Kamares, as well as in Oroklini.

In recent years, refugee settlement areas have seen growing demand for primary healthcare access, largely due to socioeconomic pressures and limited mobility among vulnerable groups.

By bringing mobile medical units directly into neighbourhoods, the campaign aimed to remove these obstacles and encourage residents to undergo early detection for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and respiratory issues.

The campaign also served as an opportunity to gather insights into the general health profile of the refugee settlements. While detailed statistics were not released, officials stated that the data collected will help inform future community health actions, particularly those targeted at chronic disease prevention and oral health care.

The municipality indicated that similar outreach programmes may be considered in the coming year, depending on resource availability and public interest.