Gesy IT failures raise calls for contingency plan
Repeated failures of the Gesy IT system this week have raised concern among healthcare providers, with the president of the pharmaceutical association warning that the state should have had a ...
Nicosia General Hospital renames nephrology clinic after Alkis Pierides
The nephrology clinic at Nicosia General Hospital was on Tuesday renamed the Alkis Pierides Nephrology Clinic, in honour of the doctor’s contribution to the development of nephrology in Cyprus.
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Cardiovascular disease primary cause of death in Cyprus
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death nationwide, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Thursday.
Speaking at a conference on cardiovascular health, the minister said that although deaths from ...
‘Inconceivable’ for Cyprus to not have university clinics
It is “inconceivable” for Cyprus to not have university clinics operating as part of its health system, Diko MP Chrysanthos Savvides said on Thursday.
Addressing the day’s session of ...
Influenza A admissions rise seasonally, says Okypy
The recent increase in hospital admissions of patients suffering from influenza type A is a seasonal phenomenon and not a cause for concern, Okypy spokesman Charalambos Charilaou said on Monday.
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Hospitals 90% full over holidays
Hospitals across Cyprus were between 85 and 90 per cent full during the holiday period, with that figure set to rise over the coming days in the aftermath of festive gatherings, state ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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