Electronic health files to be created for all
The government is to create electronic health files for all citizens as part of its creation of a “National electronic health bank”, it emerged on Wednesday.
The move was announced ...
Annual Radiomarathon kicks off
Health Minister Popi Kanari visited the central Radiomarathon kiosk on Stavrou Avenue in Nicosia on Monday morning and made a symbolic contribution of €700 on behalf of the health ministry.
Kanari ...
West Nile virus case detected: Health authorities increase measures
Health authorities have ramped up their efforts following the identification of a West Nile virus case in Cyprus.
According to the health ministry, the case was discovered a few days ...
Yiannaki’s qualifications ‘authentic’, says audit office
The auditor office said on Monday that health ministry permanent secretary Christina Yiannaki’s Egyptian dentistry degree is “authentic”, after weeks of speculation over its validity.
The speculation reached fever ...
‘Cooperate’ president tells feuding health minister and perm sec
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday scolded both his health minister Popi Kanari and her ministry’s permanent secretary Christina Yiannaki over on ongoing public spat between the two, telling them ...
Health minister insists on regaining control of ambulance service
Health Minister Popi Kanari on Wednesday attacked the finance ministry for insisting the ambulance service remain under the authority of the state health services organisation Okypy instead of her ministry.
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Our View: Personal feud raises questions about professional judgement
Health minister, Dr Popi Kanari has committed a grave error in engaging in a public row with the ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr Christina Yiannaki. She has allowed her personal ...
Health ministry issues heatwave health advisory
Cyprus’ soaring temperatures prompted the health ministry on Friday to advise the public to avoid frequent sun exposure.
The list of recommendations includes among others advice on what to eat, ...
Post-pandemic, strict visitation rights still imposed on the dying
Some facilities are banning any visits, others allow just one visitor at a time
By Andria Kades
Patients have condemned ‘inconsistencies and harshness’ in hospital policies for visitation rights that ...
Mandatory self-isolation for Covid-19 lifted
The mandatory self-isolation in Cyprus for cases diagnosed positive for Covid-19 was lifted on Friday, the health ministry announced, recommending however other measures.
As noted in an official announcement, if ...
Health ministry vows to protect public from future dangers
The health ministry is promoting targeted interventions for the prevention and protection of public health, according to a statement released in honour of World Health Day.
“The ministry is working ...
Health ministry mistake: eight-year-old should not have been included in flu deaths
Health ministry data published on Thursday over flu deaths wrongly included an eight-year-old child, Dr. Maria Koliou said on Friday.
Speaking to the state broadcaster, Koliou said the mistake was ...
Urgent plea for blood donations
The health ministry on Thursday said it was in urgent need of type AB+ and B+ blood. Calling on the public to donate, it said they needed 120 vials of blood ...
Public should report any negative effects to medication
The health ministry on Monday urged the public to report any adverse effects to medications to contribute to medical safety in Cyprus as part of a worldwide campaign.
In a ...
Health minister calls for calm after doctor suspensions
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela has called for calm and understanding following the suspension of two doctors over complaints of medical negligence at the Makarios children’s hospital.
His comments on ...
Suspension does not mean guilt, Okypy spokesman says
State health service Okypy said on Friday it is unfortunate for doctors to be suspended following the suspension of two doctors being investigated for medical negligence over the death of ...
Health minister warns yellow fever mosquitos found in Dromolaxia
The health ministry has warned that Aedes Aegypt mosquitos – often referred to as the yellow fever mosquito – have been identified in Cyprus, mainly in the area of Dromolaxia, near Larnaca.
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Ministry rejects complaints in first monkeypox case
The mother of Cyprus’ first confirmed monkeypox case, a 40-year-old, has complained that there is a lack of vaccines and adequate treatment available, but the health minister on Thursday rejected ...
Rapid test unit to be set up outside hospitals for visitors
Entrance to hospitals, care homes and closed facilities will require a 24 rather than a 48-hour rapid test result as from Monday, Cabinet decided on Thursday, adopting proposals submitted by the ...
Coronavirus: Advice issued after uptick among people with recent travel history
The health ministry on Sunday issued advice for travellers due to the deteriorating situation as regards Covid-19.
“The fact that the Covid-19 pandemic has not ended and that SARS-CoV-2 with ...
National strategy to improve lives of elderly
The Ministry of health, took part in a workshop at the University of Nicosia as part of its drive to develop a national strategy for improving the lives of the ...
Committee recommends targeted use of Imvanex jab (updated)
The Imvanex vaccine can be used to protect high-risk groups against monkeypox, the health ministry said on Monday following Friday’s meeting of the vaccination committee.
The committee recommended that ...
Ministry’ monkeypox management plan nearly ready
The drafting of a management plan to deal with a possible outbreak of monkeypox in Cyprus is in its final stages, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Thursday.
Citing sources ...
Ministry drafting management plan for possible monkeypox cases
Health officials on Tuesday held a wide-ranging meeting on how to handle a possible monkeypox outbreak here as they stressed that Cyprus is preparing in line with European Centre for ...