‘Patient security a top priority for health ministry’
Patient security is a top priority for the Health Ministry, minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Saturday at a conference covering the issue plus protecting patients...
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China virus death toll rises to 41, more than 1,300 infected worldwide
The death toll from China’s coronavirus outbreak jumped on Saturday to 41 from 26 a day earlier as the Lunar New Year got off to...
Guardsmen undergo random drug tests
Random urine tests were carried out among national guardsmen to establish if they were drug users, the head of the Cyprus Authority for Combatting Addictions,...
Plant of the week: Plant with unpleasant smell associated with prophesy
Name: Thorn Apple (Datura stramonium) Otherwise known as: Jimson Weed Habitat: The plant is an annual member of the Solanaceae family, growing to about 2m...
Health ministry says risk of coronavirus in Cyprus is low (Update 2)
The health ministry said on Thursday that the risk of the Wuhan coronavirus being brought to Cyprus is low. “We are ready to adapt to...
Heightened global alarm over virus, WHO to decide whether to declare global health emergency (Update 3)
By Cate Cadell and David Stanway Deaths from China’s new flu-like virus rose to 17 on Wednesday, with more than 540 cases confirmed, leading the...
Second phase of Gesy will ease hospital congestion, says minister
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou met with state health services (Okypy) representatives at the Limassol general hospital on Wednesday morning to discuss the issue of overcrowding in public...
HPV vaccines against cervical cancer to increase
HPV vaccination rates for girls will keep on increasing, Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said on Tuesday afternoon at an event to launch events for Cervical...
New T-cells ‘raise prospect of universal cancer therapy’
By Nina Massey A newly discovered type of killer immune cell has raised the prospect of a “universal” cancer therapy, scientists say. Researchers at Cardiff...
China virus outbreak spooks global markets as fourth death reported
By Brenda Goh and Sophie Yu SHANGHAI, Jan 21 (Reuters) – China reported a fourth death from a new coronavirus on Tuesday as the number of cases...
The simple joy of winter walks
By Abi Jackson We’ve long been sold the notion that January is an anti-climax. The parties are over; all we’ve got now are tightened purse...
S.Korea confirms first case of new coronavirus in Chinese visitor
South Korea reported on Monday its first confirmed case of a new coronavirus that has broken out in China, South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control...
China to step up countermeasures as virus outbreak grows
By Huizhong Wu and Sophie Yu China will step up efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays...
Woman hospitalised with type A flu
One woman is in the Nicosia general Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) with type A flu authorities said on Saturday. The woman, who has pre-existing medical conditions,...
Help future-proof your joints
Joint wear and tear affects millions of us – but there’s still lots we can do to help keep them healthy now, and in the...
China reports new cases in Wuhan virus outbreak, countries begin checks at airports
By Se Young Lee BEIJING, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia following an...
Sheer incompetence says Akel as hospital expansion deadline extended for 14th time
Akel on Friday questioned the government’s ability to deal with the contractor in charge of building the new ward at Larnaca hospital, following a new...
Limassol company entices smokers to quit with five extra days holiday
A company in Limassol, Exclusive Capital, has taken the unusual step of offering five extra days of paid annual leave to those who quit smoking....
Plant of the week: Use of toxic plant can lead to mental derangement
Name: Herb of Grace (Ruta graveolans) Otherwise known as: Herbygrass; Rue Habitat: An evergreen shrub member of the Rutaceae family growing to about 60cm in...
Cancers and immune system engaged in ‘evolutionary arms race’
Aggressive and highly mutated cancers are engaged in an “evolutionary arms race” with the immune system, new research suggests. Gullet and stomach cancers with faults...
