Woman’s quick action saves life at Engomi mall
A female shopper’s quick action saved the life of a 46-year-old father who suffered a heart attack at the Engomi mall in Nicosia. Speaking on...
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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...
Health minister insists on regaining control of ambulance service
Health Minister Popi Kanari on Wednesday attacked the finance ministry for insisting the ambulance service remain under the authority of the state health services organisation Okypy...
Emergency services perform mass casualty management exercise
Cyprus’ emergency services held a mass casualty management exercise on Monday, with the aim of ensuring their readiness for possible future emergencies. The exercise, named...
Health minister emphasises importance of strong health sector
The strengthening of the health sector and the orderly operation of the ambulance service, play the primary role for the well-being of Cypriots, Health Minister...
Streamlining ambulance services on hold – for over 20 years
Latest version of bill on ambulances gathering dust since 2019 Despite promises, the long-awaited bill regulating the ambulance services has been delayed again, three years...
Thousands of UK ambulance staff to stage more strikes in January (Update)
Britain’s health workers on Friday announced a fresh round of strikes in January, with their long-running dispute over pay and conditions with the government set...
One in four ambulance calls in 2021 Covid-related
The ambulance service responded to 39,000 calls for emergency pre-hospital treatment from the beginning of the year to the end of July, the state health...
Swift response by ambulance crew saves 20-year-old after cardiac episode (Update 1)
Prompt action by the Paphos ambulance service was praised by head of cardiology Dr. Joseph Moutiris after their swift response saved the life of a...
