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Climate change is posing a growing threat to public health in Cyprus, according to Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who spoke during a multilateral meeting in Geneva held alongside the World Health Assembly.
The meeting centered on the work of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health (PECHH) and was organized by the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe, the Health Ministry said.
Speaking at the forum, Charalambides described climate change as an urgent health issue for Cyprus and said the government considers climate policy and public health closely connected. He stated that Cyprus backs the recommendations put forward by PECHH and is working to strengthen its national adaptation strategy through better preparedness, stronger governance, and more consistent risk assessment measures.
The minister said the commission’s proposals support preventive action, cooperation between different sectors, and policymaking based on scientific evidence. He also pointed to the strain climate-related risks are placing on healthcare systems, adding that effective resilience depends on coordinated international action and long-term prevention strategies.
During the discussions, Charalambides presented Cyprus’ policies and experience in dealing with climate-related health challenges while also exchanging ideas with other participants on modern approaches to healthcare planning and climate response.
