Turkish Cypriot boy ‘critical’ in Nicosia general
A 17-year-old Turkish Cypriot boy, who was hit by a bus in the north a few days ago, is in a critical but stable condition, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said ...
Cans for Kids donates essential respiratory equipment for children’s hospital (Updated)
Cans for Kids charity has donated essential respiratory medical equipment for newborns to the Makarios children’s hospital, the health ministry said on Monday.
After raising funds through the recycling ...
Okypy response to medics’ strike ready on Tuesday
An answer will be given on Tuesday by the state health services organisation Okypy to medical staff who went on strike last week, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela said on Sunday.
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Abortion opponents call for stricter bans at first post-Roe Washington march
Thousands of abortion opponents rallied in Washington on Friday for the 50th annual “March for Life,” marking a new chapter for a movement that has organized for decades around overturning ...
Israel not found link between Pfizer Covid shot and stroke
Israel has not identified any evidence linking strokes to an updated coronavirus vaccine made by U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech, according to a health ministry official.
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Researchers hone in on environmental impacts on public health
Cyprus, among all EU states, experiences the most adverse impacts of global warming with the fastest increase in mean temperature, and reduced precipitation and desertification, which results in new, emerging ...
2022 a successful year for Gesy, says HIO
Last year was another pivotal year for Gesy, operator Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) said on Wednesday in a statement taking stock of the national health scheme’s work in the ...
Cancer treatments in the spotlight at symposium
The first scientific conference on cancer took place recently with the participation of scientists from the biobank of the University of Cyprus.
CyBioS Mini Symposium 2023 CancerNow: From Benchside to Clinical ...
Cyprus had highest EU excess mortality in November
The excess mortality rate in Cyprus in November 2022 was much higher than other EU countries, a Eurostat report published on Tuesday showed.
Excess mortality refers to the number of deaths ...
Over 200 children to be examined by doctors from Shriners
Over 200 children with serious orthopaedic problems will receive a free examination by doctors from the USA-based Shriners hospitals who are due to visit the island for the 40th time later ...
Free first aid webinar to be held on Sunday
The health ministry is organising a free first aid webinar this weekend in collaboration with the humanitarian organisation Kids Save Lives.
Every year, 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest in Europe. “The ...
Last minute meeting fails to avert hospital strike
A meeting chaired by Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela on Monday afternoon did not succeed in averting a two-hour strike by doctors and nurses at state hospitals scheduled for Tuesday.
The ...
New trauma unit at Nicosia general
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela on Monday inaugurated a new trauma unit at Nicosia general hospital, saying it was an important step in upgrading health services in Cyprus.
“It is with ...
Ceiling collapse at hospital, no-one injured
Part of the false ceiling at Nicosia General collapsed in a room without injuring anyone, the state health services organisation (Okypy) said on Monday.
The organisation said that the ceiling ...
Cyprus recorded over 6,500 deaths in 2020 with 120 from Covid
There were 6,579 deaths recorded in Cyprus during 2020, while 59,533 patients were hospitalised in general hospitals across the country, statistics published on Thursday revealed.
The figures from Cyprus’ statistical service centered on ...
WHO urges travellers to wear masks as new COVID variant spreads
Countries should consider recommending that passengers wear masks on long-haul flights, given the rapid spread of the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 in the United States, World Health Organization (WHO) ...
Dr Nitsa Stylianou: Clinical Psychologist (Sydney, Australia)
Dr Nitsa, what led you to begin a career in psychology?
“Psychology is, by its very nature, the study of the human condition. I have always cared about people and ...
Outrage as patients reportedly tied to beds
Patient organisations expressed outrage on Tuesday over allegations that an elderly person was found tied to their hospital bed using bedsheets.
Demanding the state health services (Okypy) investigate the matter, ...
Coronavirus: Meeting to decide on measures for travellers from China
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela and members of the scientific committee on Tuesday will review the pandemic situation in Cyprus following the new outbreak in China, and will decide if any ...
Is 2023 going to be the year when we take mental health seriously?
Mental health is something we should all take seriously. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives, but studies show ...
Cyprus not facing medicine shortages (updated)
Cyprus is not facing any shortage of medicines, deputy director of the pharmaceutical services Elena Panayiotopoulou said on Monday.
Speaking to state broadcaster CyBC, she said that Cyprus is not ...
Eisai, Biogen get US FDA approval for Alzheimer’s drug, apply for full approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab developed by Eisai Co Ltd 4523.T and Biogen Inc BIIB.O for patients in the ...
Public wants more focus on health and education in ‘Cyprus Tomorrow’ plan
Education, the economy and health are the trifecta the government should invest more in, according to a survey of 1000 citizens in Cyprus.
Carried out as part of the state’s ...
AOD 9604- A novel research component?
Studies suggest that peptides like AOD 9604 may help battle excessive body fat and help test subjects keep their BMIs in the healthy range of 18.5 to 24.9, but is AOD-9604 a novel ...