October deadline for inclusion of other specialties into Gesy still stands, HIO says
October 19, the date on which other specialties were scheduled to join the health system (Gesy) still stands, a senior official said on Friday, as...
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Highest approval rating for health minister, lowest for education -poll
The government ministers with the highest approval ratings, according to a poll published on Sunday are Constantinos Ioannou minster of health, labour’s Zeta Emilianidou and...
Ioannou asks HIO for systematic assessment of Gesy
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou has urged the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) to tweak the road map for the full rollout of services envisaged under the...
Cyprus gearing up for flu vaccinations
Cyprus expects to take delivery of the first batch of flu vaccines by the end of September so that vaccinations of vulnerable groups can start...
Coronavirus: bicommunal health committee to meet, questions raised over migrant flow
Among the issues the Greek Cypriot team of experts wants to discuss with their Turkish Cypriot counterparts is that migrants arriving through Turkey, one of...
Coronavirus: penalties for businesses revised, opposition parties say bill less unfair
Justice Minister Giorgos Savvides on Friday presented to MPs revisions to controversial draft bill to raise fines on businesses breaking health protocols set in place...
Coronavirus highlights that we need a war on fat
By Kristian Gray As we enter what I can only hope are the final phases of the coronavirus lockdown, it is safe to say that...
Why you need zinc
By Liz Connor Zinc plays a vital role in overall health and function, from aiding our sense of taste and smell and helping heal wounds...
‘Stepping up to the challenges’
Cypriot Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides says ‘never again’ to lack of preparedness THE European Commission, building on the lessons learned from the Covid-19...
That daily tea habit really is boosting your health
By Lisa Salmon Britain’s Tea Advisory Panel (TAP) has found 80 per cent of people say tea provides relief from daily problems and stresses. TAP...
Coronavirus: Hopes and fears of the new normal
The main issues as we leave lockdown but continue to live with coronavirus By Alexia Saoulli Lockdown for most people came out of nowhere. For...
It’s not just oranges that can give your immune system the Vitamin C it needs
By Liz Connor Lockdown is a good opportunity to rethink your unhealthy habits. But rather than focusing on shedding the pounds, going on a spring...
The importance of achieving caloric balance
By Kristian Gray It’s been a strange couple of months for everyone, around the world and here in Cyprus. We have all been instructed to...
Why exercise is good for your immune system
By Lisa Salmon While it’s well established that being physically active is good for physical and mental health, how it affects the immune system has...
Now or never for global leadership on Covid-19
By Erik Berglof, Gordon Brown, and Jeremy Farrar Leaders from medicine, economics, politics, and civil society are uniting to demand immediate and coordinated international action...
Be mindful of your snacking habits while stuck at home
By Kristian Gray The past few weeks have felt at times like we are all living in a Hollywood movie, confined to our homes and...
DIY corona busters: make what you need
So far, we’ve been pretty lucky with the loo paper. Unlike the States, the UK and Australia, the Big Bog Roll Buyout hasn’t swept across...
What is athlete’s foot, how to prevent it?
By Abi Jackson Does your teenager keep getting athlete’s foot? Want to know what to do about recurring woes, or how to prevent fungal infections?...
Lifestyle changes to help prevent dementia
By Lisa Salmon There’s nothing we can do about the biggest risk factor for developing dementia – getting older. But there’s lots of evidence that...
How to prevent dry skin from constant hand-washing
By Prudence Wade With the threat of coronavirus looming large, it’s important to be hyper-vigilant with washing your hands. The number of people diagnosed with...
