Public urged to carry out regular blood pressure checks
One out of five people in Cyprus suffers from hypertension, the Cyprus Cardiology Society said on Monday. The figures were released on World Hypertension Day,...
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Covid-19 prisons for the elderly
Two years into the pandemic, the government is still keeping older adults locked down in care homes The main concern following the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak...
C-sections in Cyprus reach 61 per cent of total births
Caesarean sections in Cyprus reached 61 per cent of total births in 2020, while the acceptable limit set by the World Health Organisation is up...
Health service to start charging for excessive GP visits
The island’s state health services organisation (Okypy) announced that it would begin charging Gesy beneficiaries for excessive visits to family GPs and paediatricians, In its...
Thalassaemia patients need 2,000 bottles of blood per month, MPs appeal to public
Lawmakers on Thursday appealed to the public to give blood for thalassaemia sufferers needing regular blood transfusions. The matter was discussed at the House health...
Paediatric department reopened at Famagusta hospital
Seven children are being treated in the paediatric department of Famagusta general hospital that reopened this week two years after its operation was suspended due...
Europa Donna to push for life insurance for cancer survivors
Cancer survivors’ “Right to be forgotten” was the focus at a press conference marking Europa Donna Cyprus’s 20th anniversary on Wednesday. President of the board of...
Smart mouthguards collect data in study of heading in English football
Mouthguards are usually used as protective kits in sports such as rugby and boxing but in football a similar custom-made device is being used to...
Strengthening the immune system the natural way
By Miranda Tringis Now more than ever we are all aware of the need for a strong immune system which is able to ward off...
EU health commissioner praises breast cancer NGO on 20th anniversary
Europa Donna Cyprus has given voice to women and men, overcoming prejudice and focusing on early diagnosis and equal access to breast cancer treatment, European...
