#Health Minister Michael Damianos

Health Minister Michael Damianos, in a statement marking World Thalassaemia Day on Thursday, said that Cyprus has made significant progress in combating the disease. “Our country currently ranks first worldwide ...

Cyprus must invest in a healthcare system that can respond in real time to emerging challenges, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Thursday, at the Cyprus diaspora forum. Speaking at ...

A proposal outlining the structure and operation of the Cyprus National Cancer Institute (NCI) will be submitted to the Cabinet on Wednesday by Health Minister Michael Damianos. Speaking to the ...

Cyprus’ first-ever national mental health strategy, covering the next three years, was unveiled on Friday by Health Minister Michael Damianos, who also announced that Athalassa psychiatric hospital will be upgraded ...

Health Minister Michael Damianos is set to meet with European officials in Brussels as part of preparations for Cyprus’ upcoming presidency of the EU Council in 2026. According to a health ...

An estimated 60,000 people in Cyprus suffer from rare diseases, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday. He pledged that the ministry would move methodically to establish a comprehensive strategy for ...

The government is to create a paramedics’ registry, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said the bill will “secure” the profession, adding ...

A bill to legalise the creation of university clinics is to be put before cabinet next Wednesday, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (...

Polis has demanded a political decision to support the right of residents in the remote area to proper medical care in a modern hospital. The issue was raised again on ...

Gesy on Monday unveiled its “patient’s guide”, an online portal which offers answers to frequently asked questions related to the services it offers. The guide was unveiled by Health ...

The ‘Thermokitida Agapis’ association on Wednesday thanked the Ygeia polyclinic in Limassol for its contribution towards the purchase of two mobile rescue units valued at €40,000, now handed over to the ...

The health ministry and the state health services (Okypy) on Thursday announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding which they say will ensure Okypy’s financial and administrative autonomy. ...

The treatment of breast cancer is the health ministry’s top priority, Minister Michael Damianos said on Saturday. Speaking at an event at the Nicosia general hospital, he drew attention ...

The number of women turning to midwives for a natural birth and care for infants and mothers is on the rise, with 170 recorded in September compared to 130 in August. Health ...

The government on Thursday lifted the last remaining Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Michael Damianos said. Speaking after the day’s cabinet meeting, he said people would no longer be required ...

Legislation has been prepared for the creation of the role of a “patient advocate”, with the bill expected to be brought to parliament in the near future. The bill is ...

Cyprus records about 30 drownings per year, a number the government aims to bring down to zero through an action plan drafted in cooperation with Greek NGO Safe Water Sports. Data ...

Health Minister Michael Damianos on Friday announced the creation of a National Food Safety Authority as a means to protect public health. “The creation of a single National Food Safety ...

The health minister has said that an investigation into an event taking place in May, where a member of the Elam party apparently gave the Nazi salute while visiting a ...

The House health committee on Thursday agreed that the law on the registration of doctors should be amended for those deciding to practice or further their education abroad. Specifically, the ...

Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Friday he expects a resolution to the current drug shortages by early next week, adding that the health ministry is in constant talks with ...

Vaping is particularly harmful to young people and may be responsible for reduced IQs, the House health committee heard on Thursday, prompting MPs to pledge immediate action to curb the “...

Efforts are being made to avert a doctors’ strike, scheduled for July 2 and 3, Health Minister Michalis Damianos has said. Meanwhile, doctors in state hospitals have postponed scheduled theatre and outpatients ...

The comprehensive citizen e-health system is a hugely significant “product of civilisation” and a decisive step towards strengthening the national health scheme Gesy and promoting patient rights, Health Minister Michalis ...