West Nile virus case detected: Health authorities increase measures
Health authorities have ramped up their efforts following the identification of a West Nile virus case in Cyprus. According to the health ministry, the case...
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Yiannaki’s qualifications ‘authentic’, says audit office
The auditor office said on Monday that health ministry permanent secretary Christina Yiannaki’s Egyptian dentistry degree is “authentic”, after weeks of speculation over its validity....
‘Cooperate’ president tells feuding health minister and perm sec
President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday scolded both his health minister Popi Kanari and her ministry’s permanent secretary Christina Yiannaki over on ongoing public spat between...
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...
Our View: Personal feud raises questions about professional judgement
Health minister, Dr Popi Kanari has committed a grave error in engaging in a public row with the ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr Christina Yiannaki. She...
Health ministry issues heatwave health advisory
Cyprus’ soaring temperatures prompted the health ministry on Friday to advise the public to avoid frequent sun exposure. The list of recommendations includes among others...
Post-pandemic, strict visitation rights still imposed on the dying
Some facilities are banning any visits, others allow just one visitor at a time By Andria Kades Patients have condemned ‘inconsistencies and harshness’ in hospital...
Mandatory self-isolation for Covid-19 lifted
The mandatory self-isolation in Cyprus for cases diagnosed positive for Covid-19 was lifted on Friday, the health ministry announced, recommending however other measures. As noted...
Health ministry vows to protect public from future dangers
The health ministry is promoting targeted interventions for the prevention and protection of public health, according to a statement released in honour of World Health...
Health ministry mistake: eight-year-old should not have been included in flu deaths
Health ministry data published on Thursday over flu deaths wrongly included an eight-year-old child, Dr. Maria Koliou said on Friday. Speaking to the state broadcaster,...
