Health

Wednesday 31 December 2025 | 11:26

Pasyno puts fresh pressure on health ministry over nursing crisis

As Cyprus prepares to enter 2026, nursing unions are intensifying pressure on the health ministry, warning that unresolved staffing and planning failures are pushing the health system towards a breaking point. ...

By James Morphakis

Monday 29 December 2025 | 17:35

Health minister seeks urgent proposals to tackle nurse shortage

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides has given stakeholders one week to submit proposals to address the shortage of nurses, with a follow-up meeting scheduled in a month to assess recommendations and ...

By James Morphakis

Monday 29 December 2025 | 17:07

110,000 vaccinated against seasonal flu, health ministry confirms

Around 110,000 people in Cyprus have so far been vaccinated against seasonal flu, with uptake among vulnerable groups reaching approximately 75 per cent, director of medical services at the health ministry, Elisabeth ...

By James Morphakis

Monday 29 December 2025 | 15:30

Heath minister announces plans for Limassol general hospital upgrades

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Monday announced plans to modernise Limassol general hospital during a visit to the facility, according to an official statement. The visit focused on immediate interventions ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Monday 29 December 2025 | 14:48

Cyprus steps up foot-and-mouth disease controls at crossing points

Cyprus has introduced intensified measures to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the north, including disinfection of vehicles at crossing points into the government-controlled areas. The decision was made ...

By James Morphakis

Friday 12 December 2025 | 15:50

New health minister aims to attract more young people into nursing

New Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Friday said he aims to attract more young people into the nursing profession. “The goal is to encourage young people to choose a profession ...

By Tom Cleaver

Thursday 11 December 2025 | 19:47

Menopause awareness comes to AG Leventis Gallery

An evening dedicated to empowering women during all stages of their reproductive health is coming up at a Nicosia gallery. A day of talks will unfold at the AG Leventis ...

By Eleni Philippou

Thursday 11 December 2025 | 12:51

Private hospitals warn of crisis as health ministry threatens closures

The employers and industrialists’ federation (Oev) expressed deep disappointment on Thursday with an ultimatum issued by the health ministry to private hospitals. Oev warned that the threat to suspend operating ...

By James Morphakis

Wednesday 10 December 2025 | 14:34

Cabinet approves bill for creation of national ambulance agency

Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill which foresees the creation of a national ambulance agency. The move was announced by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who said that it “aims to ...

By Tom Cleaver

Monday 08 December 2025 | 16:16

How well does rehab work and what to expect

When you decide to rehab and pull yourself out of that miserable state where everything feels frustrating, one question plays in your mind on repeat: Can this addiction really be ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Friday 05 December 2025 | 17:44

Unions hail new penalties for attacks on health-care staff

Trade unions Pasydy and Pasynm on Friday welcomed amendments to the criminal code tightening penalties for attacks on health-care professionals on duty, approved by the House on Thursday evening. Pasynm, ...

By Johanna Pauls

Friday 05 December 2025 | 04:24

Bionic arm surgery restores function for 45-year-old patient

An operation to surgically implant a bionic hand prosthesis on a 45-year-old patient has been successfully completed at the American Medical Centre, giving him the chance to regain a functional ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Thursday 04 December 2025 | 16:38

Polis Chrysochous hits back over claims new hospital unnecessary

The Polis Chrysochous municipality issued a strong response on Thursday to claims that the area does not need a new hospital. Mayor Yiotis Papachristofi said recent comments by Osak honorary ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades

Monday 01 December 2025 | 17:36

Karaiskakio Foundation nears major milestone as it turns 30

One thousand transplant donations across 36 countries have been facilitated by the Karaiskakio Foundation, it said on Monday as it marks its 30th anniversary. “For 30 years, the Karaiskakio Foundation has been ...

By Alexandra Theodorou

Monday 01 December 2025 | 15:06

Patient groups call for acupuncture bill to be withdrawn

Organised patient groups on Monday urged MPs to withdraw a draft law on naturopathy and acupuncture, warning that it could harm public health. The Cyprus federation of patients’ association (Osak) ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Friday 28 November 2025 | 12:48

Europe’s hidden rehab gap: Why families are looking abroad — and what a “safe” rehab actually means

Across Europe, the conversation around substance use, mental health, and residential addiction treatment is changing rapidly. Rising levels of alcohol misuse, growing dependence on prescription medications, and the aftermath of ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Thursday 27 November 2025 | 17:46

Cyprus warned over highest EU rates of antibiotic resistance

Cyprus remains at the centre of EU concern over antimicrobial resistance, with the island recording some of the highest rates in Europe, experts warned during a health-focused press conference on ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Wednesday 26 November 2025 | 14:52

Three patients receive new kidneys via transplant chain

An internationally coordinated chain of three kidney transplants involving Cyprus and Israel was successfully completed on Tuesday, giving three long-term dialysis patients a new chance at life. The procedures were ...

By James Morphakis

Friday 21 November 2025 | 16:30

Health minister highlights upgrade of medical equipment at Makarios hospital

The health ministry marked the delivery of new medical equipment to the Archbishop Makarios III hospital on Friday, in what officials described as a step towards strengthening public healthcare. Health ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Thursday 20 November 2025 | 08:38

US CDC revises website text: Says “Vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its website to say that claims about vaccines not causing autism are not “evidence-based.” Vaccine skeptic and U.S. Health ...

By Reuters News Service

Wednesday 19 November 2025 | 19:41

Oncology society responds to cancer drug approval delays

The Cyprus Oncology Society (OEK) clarified its position on Wednesday regarding the approval of requests for cancer treatment drugs by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), amid complains of delays the ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Wednesday 19 November 2025 | 09:25 puberty blockers

New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young transgender people

New Zealand said on Wednesday it was banning new prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of ...

By Reuters News Service

Monday 17 November 2025 | 18:15

Damianos reaffirms healthcare as government priority

Quality healthcare remains a top priority of the administration, Health Minister Michael Damianos assured at the inauguration of the new “Mother and Child” department at Paphos general hospital on Monday. ...

By James Morphakis

Tuesday 11 November 2025 | 14:36

Measures against hospital infections approved

The cabinet approved measures on Tuesday to combat antimicrobial resistance and hospital infections, which health minister Michalis Damianos described as “one of the most serious threats to patient safety and ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

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Pasyno puts fresh pressure on health ministry over nursing crisis

Health minister seeks urgent proposals to tackle nurse shortage

110,000 vaccinated against seasonal flu, health ministry confirms

Heath minister announces plans for Limassol general hospital upgrades

Cyprus steps up foot-and-mouth disease controls at crossing points

New health minister aims to attract more young people into nursing

Menopause awareness comes to AG Leventis Gallery

Private hospitals warn of crisis as health ministry threatens closures

Cabinet approves bill for creation of national ambulance agency

How well does rehab work and what to expect

Unions hail new penalties for attacks on health-care staff

Bionic arm surgery restores function for 45-year-old patient

Polis Chrysochous hits back over claims new hospital unnecessary

Karaiskakio Foundation nears major milestone as it turns 30

Patient groups call for acupuncture bill to be withdrawn

Europe’s hidden rehab gap: Why families are looking abroad — and what a “safe” rehab actually means

Cyprus warned over highest EU rates of antibiotic resistance

Three patients receive new kidneys via transplant chain

Health minister highlights upgrade of medical equipment at Makarios hospital

US CDC revises website text: Says “Vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based

Oncology society responds to cancer drug approval delays

New Zealand halts new puberty blockers for young transgender people

Damianos reaffirms healthcare as government priority

Measures against hospital infections approved