Health

Thursday 08 October | 12:12

Christodoulides calls for greater trust in organ donation system

The state has a responsibility to support patients and families while encouraging a culture of giving, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Thursday as he urged a greater public trust in ...

By Dina Husseini

Wednesday 07 October | 18:47

Ministry: no risk of plague outbreak

The health ministry on Wednesday said that it was closely monitoring the situation regarding the recent plague case that has been reported in Russia, emphasising that there was no reason ...

By Johanna Pauls

Wednesday 07 October | 14:52

Health ministry holds blood donation drive

A blood donation drive organised by the health ministry drew strong participation from staff and affiliated organisations on Monday, the ministry said on Wednesday. The voluntary donation event was held ...

By Dina Husseini

Wednesday 07 October | 14:40

Flu, Covid and RSV vaccinations available

The health ministry has unveiled its vaccination plan for flu, Covid-19, and RSV for the autumn and winter of 2026-2027. Vulnerable and high-risk individuals are encouraged to get vaccinated, the ...

By Dina Husseini

Tuesday 06 October | 16:49

Inequalities identified in living donor kidney transplantation

Significant differences in access to living donor kidney transplantation across Europe are highlighted in a new publication led by assistant professor Andreas Kousios of the European University’s (EUC) school ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades

Monday 05 October | 17:21

Veteran footballers unite against drugs

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Monday highlighted the role of sport and prevention in tackling addiction, ahead of the 22nd annual veteran football tournament against drugs. The tournament, dedicated to ...

By Dina Husseini

Monday 05 October | 16:55

Medical association calls for tighter controls on medical services

Strengthening cooperation, tighter controls on health services and harsher penalties for impersonating medical professionals were at the centre of a meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides and ...

By Johanna Pauls

Monday 05 October | 14:34

Liver patients group urges early cancer detection

The liver patients association Prometheus on Monday highlighted the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and systematic monitoring of people at increased risk of liver cancer, marking World Liver Cancer Awareness ...

By Johanna Pauls

Sunday 04 October | 10:16

Monthly allowance, free transport announced for cancer patients

A monthly allowance for vulnerable patients with breast cancer for the duration of treatment and for up to 12 months afterwards, in addition to free transfer of patients from rural areas ...

By Katy Turner

Saturday 26 September | 04:24

Cyprus urged to secure year-round blood supply

Despite Cyprus having the world’s highest rate of voluntary unpaid blood donation relative to its population, recent shortages show the need to ensure a steady supply throughout the year, ...

By James Morphakis

Friday 25 September | 18:15

Pasykaf marks 40 years supporting cancer patients

The pancyprian association of cancer patients and friends (Pasykaf) has stood beside patients and their families for four decades, Deputy Social Welfare Minister Tina Pavlou said on Friday. Pavlou said ...

By James Morphakis

Thursday 24 September | 19:01

One in three in Cyprus at risk of dying from heart disease

One in three people in Cyprus is at risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, while one in five could die prematurely from the condition, according to figures presented on Thursday. ...

By Dina Husseini

Thursday 24 September | 18:03

Gesy personal doctor system faces scrutiny

Changes to the way personal doctors are paid, the introduction of new quality criteria and the number of patients each doctor can register came under scrutiny in parliament on Thursday, ...

By Eleni Panayiotou

Thursday 24 September | 13:00

India moves to restrict junk food sales near schools

India is moving closer to new regulations to restrict the sale of foods high in fat and sugar within a 50-metre radius of schools, the latest proposal to cut the ...

By Reuters News Service

Tuesday 22 September | 04:24

Cyprus boasts over 200,000 bone marrow donors

Over 205,400 bone marrow donors are currently registered with the Karaiskakio Foundation, which has to date offered more than 1,000 transplants to patients in 36 countries, the foundation said on Monday to mark ...

By Rebekah Gregoriades

Friday 18 September | 16:21

Health minister defends role of treatment abroad after delays scrutinised

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Friday that overseas healthcare complements rather than replaces the general health system (Gesy). Speaking at the event on patients’ rights and overseas healthcare, Charalambides ...

By James Morphakis

Thursday 17 September | 20:55

Osak calls for stronger patient safety safeguards

The need to ensure safety at every stage of care and make it a constant priority across the health system was highlighted by the Cyprus patients’ federation (Osak) on World ...

By Johanna Pauls

Thursday 17 September | 19:30

MPs seek upfront payments for overseas treatment

MPs on Thursday demanded that the state pay up front for travel and accommodation expenses incurred by families where a person receives medical treatment abroad. The matter of overseas patient ...

By Elias Hazou

Thursday 17 September | 17:16

Health ministry begins mapping high-risk medical centres

The health ministry on Thursday began mapping medical centres performing high-risk treatments, as instructed by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides earlier this week. The ministry said the scope of the mapping ...

By Johanna Pauls

Thursday 17 September | 15:47

West Nile cases rise to 14 as mosquito controls intensify

One person has died and 14 cases of West Nile virus have been recorded in Cyprus so far this year, as Nicosia municipality continues daily mosquito-control operations across the capital. According ...

By Dina Husseini

Thursday 17 September | 15:24

New paediatric surgery department at Makarios hospital completed

The new paediatric surgery department at Makarios hospital has been completed, according to the state health services (Okypy) on Thursday. Ongoing works include improvements to the neonatal intensive care unit, ...

By Dina Husseini

Thursday 17 September | 09:30

Republican senator blames Trump vaccine policy for measles deaths

The U.S. Senate health committee’s Republican chairman on Wednesday blamed the approach toward vaccines taken by President Donald Trump’s administration for recent measles deaths in Pennsylvania and ...

By Reuters News Service

Wednesday 16 September | 16:39

Specialty pharmacy consultant Jocelyn Freimuth charts the pharmacist’s move beyond the fill

Specialty medications, the high-cost therapies that demand special handling, monitoring, or administration training, now claim at least half of U.S. pharmaceutical spending while treating fewer than 5% of patients. That ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Tuesday 15 September | 13:01

Health minister urges men to seek early prostate cancer screening

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides called on men to seek medical advice on prostate cancer screening. Speaking at the Europa Uomo event marking European prostate cancer awareness day on Tuesday, Charalambides ...

By James Morphakis

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Christodoulides calls for greater trust in organ donation system

Ministry: no risk of plague outbreak

Health ministry holds blood donation drive

Flu, Covid and RSV vaccinations available

Inequalities identified in living donor kidney transplantation

Veteran footballers unite against drugs

Medical association calls for tighter controls on medical services

Liver patients group urges early cancer detection

Monthly allowance, free transport announced for cancer patients

Cyprus urged to secure year-round blood supply

Pasykaf marks 40 years supporting cancer patients

One in three in Cyprus at risk of dying from heart disease

Gesy personal doctor system faces scrutiny

India moves to restrict junk food sales near schools

Cyprus boasts over 200,000 bone marrow donors

Health minister defends role of treatment abroad after delays scrutinised

Osak calls for stronger patient safety safeguards

MPs seek upfront payments for overseas treatment

Health ministry begins mapping high-risk medical centres

West Nile cases rise to 14 as mosquito controls intensify

New paediatric surgery department at Makarios hospital completed

Republican senator blames Trump vaccine policy for measles deaths

Specialty pharmacy consultant Jocelyn Freimuth charts the pharmacist’s move beyond the fill

Health minister urges men to seek early prostate cancer screening