Okypy: Makarios Hospital NICU set for upgrade, expansion
A vitally important project for the care of infants in Cyprus is taking shape as the State Health Services Organisation (Okypy) proceeds with the expansion...
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Koloni medical centre to be ‘fully operational’ on October 5
The new Christoforos Hadjilambris medical centre in Koloni, Geroskipou, will be fully operational on October 5, according to Geroskipou mayor Kyriakos Hadjivasilis. Speaking to the...
Ministerial spat over ambulance service’s future
The finance ministry finds itself “in disagreement” with the health ministry regarding the future of the ambulance service, after the latter suggested its operations should...
Improved care for adults with disabilities
The council of ministers on Tuesday gave the green light for the creation of five round-the-clock care units for adults with disabilities. Deputy minister for...
Makarios Paediatric Pulmonology Clinic earns two ISO Standards
The Paediatric Pulmonology Clinic of the Archbishop Makarios III Hospital, of the State Health Services Organisation (Okypy), has been certified with the quality management standards ISO...
Huge failings in disabled access to doctors
Hundreds of doctors’ offices in Cyprus have no disability access in their offices, despite an obligation to do so dating back to 2011, the House...
What are panic (anxiety) attacks?
Although they can be scary, they are not life threatening says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS Although panic attacks (often also called anxiety attacks) can produce some...
Sunak may ban cigarettes in UK for future generations -The Guardian
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering introducing measures that would ban the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes, The Guardian reported...
California sues organisations for touting abortion pill reversal
California on Thursday sued two anti-abortion organizations for telling patients that they can help reverse the effects of the abortion pill mifepristone, a potentially dangerous...
Okypy A&E Departments at the front-line of emergency care
The Accident & Emergency Departments (A&E) of the State Health Services Organisation (Okypy) constitute independent, specially configured and equipped sections of every hospital, staffed by...
