Health

Friday 28 November | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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

Friday 07 November | 19:19

Health minister promotes medicine safety reporting

Health Minister Michael Damianos on Friday visited the pharmaceutical services to mark #MedSafetyWeek, a campaign encouraging both patients and health professionals to report suspected side effects of medicines. Reports can ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Friday 07 November | 18:20

New multiple sclerosis centre inaugurated in Larnaca

A new therapy centre for multiple sclerosis patients, specialising in the treatment of children and young adults up to 22 years old, was inaugurated in Larnaca on Thursday, the Cyprus Red ...

By Johanna Pauls

Friday 07 November | 15:51

Patients’ organisations say new rehabilitation law fails to meet needs

The new legislation on rehabilitation, passed by the House plenum on Thursday, does not meet patient needs and fails to require service providers to undergo proper evaluation and inspection, federation ...

By Johanna Pauls

Thursday 06 November | 16:28

Pasykaf association urges men to undergo prostate cancer screenings

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in Cyprus and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths after lung cancer, the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Wednesday 05 November | 13:48

The longevity approach to menopause: Planning for your next 30 years

Women can expect to spend more than a third of their lives after menopause. For most women reaching menopause around age 51, that means three decades or more of postmenopausal life ...

By CM Guest Columnist

Wednesday 05 November | 12:34

Streamlined procedures for covering medical expenses abroad

A proposal to simplify the process of reimbursing travel, accommodation and food costs for patients and their companions seeking treatment abroad when services are unavailable on Gesy were approved by ...

By Alexandra Theodorou

Wednesday 29 October | 13:38

Foundation warns of misleading diabetes products

Warnings were issued by Despina Children’s Diabetes Foundation on Wednesday about the rising presence and online promotion of unapproved products falsely marketed as ‘miracle cures’ for diabetes. “International media ...

By Georgiana Sofroniou

Tuesday 28 October | 12:13

Occupational therapists warn of gaps in Gesy integration

The occupational therapists association on Tuesday highlighted the need for comprehensive planning for the integration of occupational therapists into the national health scheme (Gesy), warning of persisting “serious shortcomings” with ...

By Johanna Pauls

Monday 27 October | 10:53

New Bank of Cyprus oncology centre to open in Larnaca

A new Bank of Cyprus oncology centre is to open in Larnaca next year, the bank said on Monday. The centre will, according to the bank, serve the needs of ...

By Staff Reporter

Friday 24 October | 18:51

Health ministry unveils €1.5bn budget to strengthen healthcare system

The health ministry has presented a budget of €1.51 billion for 2026, marking a significant investment in the country’s healthcare system, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday. The budget includes €333 ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Thursday 23 October | 19:37

Cyprus opens new blood centre

A new blood centre in Yeri was inaugurated by Health Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday, aiming to strengthen the country’s blood supply and improve the management of blood products. ...

By Charalambos Stylianou

Tuesday 21 October | 08:51

EU weighs ban on ethanol used in hand sanitisers over cancer fears

The EU is considering classifying ethanol, an ingredient used in many hand sanitisers, sauces, syrups as a dangerous substance that increases the risk of cancer, the Financial Times reported on ...

By Reuters News Service

Thursday 16 October | 19:20

Organisational gaps at Larnaca hospital despite gains

Operations at Larnaca general hospital may be improving, but the facility still has room to better its organisation as well as the quality of service to patients, MPs heard on ...

By Elias Hazou

Thursday 16 October | 17:08

Larnaca Call urges cancer action ahead of Cyprus EU presidency

Cancer prevention, treatment and care must be prioritised during Cyprus’ 2026 EU Council presidency, Larnaca Mayor Andreas Vyras and MEPs Michalis Hadjipantela and Giorgos Georgiou have urged the health minister. The ...

By Alexandra Theodorou

Tuesday 14 October | 15:27

Patients’ ombudsman to start work on Monday

Cyprus’ first patients ombudsman Marios Charalambides will begin his duties on Monday, it was announced on Tuesday after he met Health Minister Michael Damianos. “We will set up an entire ...

By Johanna Pauls

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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

Health minister promotes medicine safety reporting

New multiple sclerosis centre inaugurated in Larnaca

Patients’ organisations say new rehabilitation law fails to meet needs

Pasykaf association urges men to undergo prostate cancer screenings

The longevity approach to menopause: Planning for your next 30 years

Streamlined procedures for covering medical expenses abroad

Foundation warns of misleading diabetes products

Occupational therapists warn of gaps in Gesy integration

New Bank of Cyprus oncology centre to open in Larnaca

Health ministry unveils €1.5bn budget to strengthen healthcare system

Cyprus opens new blood centre

EU weighs ban on ethanol used in hand sanitisers over cancer fears

Organisational gaps at Larnaca hospital despite gains

Larnaca Call urges cancer action ahead of Cyprus EU presidency

Patients’ ombudsman to start work on Monday