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The number of caesarean sections performed in Cyprus remains particularly high and continues to rise, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Saturday, adding that efforts are underway to gradually reduce ...

The ministry noted that the day serves as a reminder that health is a fundamental human right and a moral obligation towards every individual, regardless of age, gender, origin or ...

The shortage of nursing staff is in the region of 600 according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who has been trying to solve the problem caused by the public sector nursing ...

Ayia Skepi addiction and rehabilitation foundation will receive an annual sponsorship of €1.32 million, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday, adding that the foundation relied entirely on private sponsorships, which resulted ...

The World Health Organisation inaugurated its new offices in Nicosia on Wednesday, in what Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said opened a new chapter for Cyprus. The enhanced presence of WHO ...

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death nationwide, Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides said on Thursday. Speaking at a conference on cardiovascular health, the minister said that although deaths from ...

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Monday announced plans to modernise Limassol general hospital during a visit to the facility, according to an official statement. The visit focused on immediate interventions ...

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides visited the Makarios children’s hospital on Wednesday to deliver gifts and seasonal wishes to children receiving treatment there during the holidays. He said the aim ...

New Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Friday said he aims to attract more young people into the nursing profession. “The goal is to encourage young people to choose a profession ...

Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill which foresees the creation of a national ambulance agency. The move was announced by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who said that it “aims to ...

Quality healthcare remains a top priority of the administration, Health Minister Michael Damianos assured at the inauguration of the new “Mother and Child” department at Paphos general hospital on Monday. ...

A new therapy centre for multiple sclerosis patients, specialising in the treatment of children and young adults up to 22 years old, was inaugurated in Larnaca on Thursday, the Cyprus Red ...

A new blood centre in Yeri was inaugurated by Health Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday, aiming to strengthen the country’s blood supply and improve the management of blood products. ...

Health Minister Michael Damianos delivered a speech on the occasion of World Multiple Sclerosis Day on Friday, emphasising the state’s duty to support patients in remaining active citizens. According ...

There is “no suspicion of disciplinary misconduct” regarding any public servant over the flooding of a drug storage warehouse last year, a report into the matter found. The report, which ...

Health Minister Michael Damianos on Thursday said he is considering ways to involve the private sector in accident and emergency units in Cyprus. Speaking to the House health committee, he ...

After three years of deliberations, state health services Okypy and trade unions signed the first collective agreement regulating the labour rights of staff hired with personal contracts. Trade unions hailed ...

Steps were taken on Thursday towards the creation of a new ambulance service, with Health Minister Michael Damianos attending the House health committee to put forward his position on the ...

Health Minister Michalis Damianos was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday and is expected to return to his duties later this week following his brief hospitalisation. Damianos had been admitted ...

Health Minister Michalis Damianou has pledged to have the legislation setting up university clinics ready before the end of the year but is steeling himself for a tough battle with ...

Healthcare was at the forefront of discussions between Health Minister Michael Damianos and Greek Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistocleous during the latter’s official visit to Cyprus on Friday. Damianos ...

Regulations for breastfeeding need to be established by parliament soon, the House health committee urged on Thursday, following complaints that women were having their pay docked for taking breaks to ...

Health Minister Michael Damianos on Monday expressed support for International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of vaccinations and screenings in preventing HPV-related diseases and cancers. Damianos also ...

Health Minister Michael Damianos visited the Polis Chrysochous hospital on Friday morning, accompanied by the health ministry’s permanent secretary, Christina Yiannaki, to discuss the possible construction of a new ...