https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-health-bill-ensures-no-more-prescriptions-from-non-gesy-doctors
The House of Representatives approved an urgent amendment to the General Healthcare System on Thursday afternoon, with 37 votes in favor and 3 against....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-alarming-impact-of-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-in-cyprus
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death worldwide, yet it remains less recognized than other pulmonary conditions like lung cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-health-minister-pamboridis-warns-of-efforts-to-weaken-gesy
Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/whispers-of-power-lent-friendly-meals-and-a-mission-impossible
These are whispers—'Whispers of the Heart', as Michalis Hatzigiannis once sang—so take them with a grain of salt. A meeting reportedly took place between Young Nikos and Elder Nikos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/court-grants-private-doctors-prescription-rights-under-gesy
Court Ruling Expands Prescription Access Under GESY: Private Doctors Can Now Issue Prescriptions
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-to-stop-serving-at-limassol-general-hospital-s-outpatient-clinics-starting-wednesday
The Pancyprian Union of Government Doctors (PASYKI) is taking action over what it describes as "unacceptable working conditions" caused by ongoing construction at Limassol General Hospital....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/retired-but-still-on-payroll-as-doctor-gets-paid-for-10-months-after-retiring
A retired public sector doctor continued receiving salary and benefits for nearly a year after leaving his post, collecting a total of €65,000 in state funds while working for a private clinic, a parliamentary committee revealed Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/calls-for-resignation-of-shso-board-amid-growing-healthcare-concerns
The resignation of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Health Services Organization was demanded today during a Parliamentary Health Committee meeting discussing the 2025 budgets for SHSO and the Health Insurance Organization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/too-much-sun-too-much-wind-too-little-strategy
If there's too much sun, we face energy problems because the solar panels collect more energy than we can store. If it's too cold, we face problems because the system can't handle the increased demand for heating....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hio-records-over-4-000-visits-to-the-patient-s-guide
More than 4,000 people visited the "Patient's Guide" website between the beginning of November and the end of January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-allegedly-demands-money-for-faster-appointments
There’s been a new storm brewing in Cyprus' public health system after two complaints were filed against doctors allegedly asking for bribes to expedite patient appointments and surgeries. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurses-took-on-second-jobs-and-covered-for-eachother
During Thursday's meeting of the Parliamentary Audit Committee, a finding that troubled attendees arose during discussions about the Audit Office's report on the central administration of the State Health Services Organization (SHSO)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/important-changes-coming-to-ghs-medicine-prices
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced adjustments to the cost of medications provided through the General Healthcare System (GHS), with changes set to take effect on February 3....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-mayor-sounds-alarm-over-suspected-€30m-gesy-fraud
The mayor of Paphos, Phedonas Phedonos, has raised serious concerns about the possible misuse of public funds related to the medical procedure known as neurolysis....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/thank-god-for-gesy
The recent news surrounding the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter, has sparked an intense debate. As an American who grew up in Los Angeles and now calls Cyprus home, I find the entire case deeply thought-provoking, especially in light of my own personal experiences with healthcare systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms
A temporary truce has been reached in the healthcare sector following the 48-hour doctors' strike....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-bold-move-passport-revoked-secession-on-the-horizon
I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-faces-labor-strikes-as-key-sectors-demand-action
Cyprus is grappling with escalating labor unrest in its most crucial industries, as healthcare, construction, and tourism workers push for long-standing demands. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-online-patient-s-guide-to-provide-information-on-gesy-services
Health Minister Michael Damianos introduced an online portal called the ''Patient’s Guide'' on Monday, aiming to improve the public’s understanding of the General Health System (GeSY) and promote more responsible use of healthcare services....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-flu-shots-offered-for-gesy-beneficiaries
The Ministry of Health is offering free flu vaccines for GeSY beneficiaries, focusing on protecting vulnerable groups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-highlights-breast-cancer-screening-upgrades
President Nikos Christodoulides announced the addition of three new cancer screening programs for both men and women during his address at the 20th annual "Pink Silhouette Walk" organized by Europa Donna Cyprus, in Nicosia, on Saturday, in a bid to raise awareness on breast cancer.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-clinic-faces-expulsion-from-gesy-over-regulation-violations
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has issued a stern warning to a Limassol clinic for violating General Healthcare System (GESY) regulations. The clinic has been given a month, from July 4 to August 2, to address the issues or face expulsion from the GESY....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-reserve-fund-soars-to-€590-million
The General Healthcare System (GESY) reserve fund remains high at approximately €590 million, exceeding international best practices......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/american-medical-center-expands-to-limassol
The American Medical Center (AMC)/American Heart Institute (AHI) is expanding its presence in Limassol with a new private hospital, marking a significant milestone as the institution celebrates its 25th anniversary, according to a report by Anna Polyviou....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-minister-awaits-decision-on-convicted-doctor-s-return
Health Minister Michael Damianos stated that the Disciplinary Council of the Pancyprian Medical Association (PMA) must complete its procedures before further action can be taken regarding a doctor convicted of indecent assault....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/resolution-on-drug-shortage-issue-expected-next-week
Health Minister Michalis Damianos anticipates a solution to the ongoing drug shortage issue by early next week, he announced Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/mandatory-malpractice-insurance-now-required-for-all-doctors-in-cyprus
A new law passed by the House of Representatives has made malpractice insurance mandatory for all practicing doctors in Cyprus. This legislation requires doctors registered in the Medical Register, as well as medical companies, to maintain an active insurance contract against civil liability for professional negligence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-lags-in-access-to-cutting-edge-medicines
Cyprus falls behind in patient access to innovative medicines compared to other EU and EEA countries, ranking 23rd out of 36 nations, according to a survey by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurses-unions-protest-in-cyprus-public-hospitals
The health sector in Cyprus is facing renewed turmoil, with public hospital staffing and the absence of collective agreements at the centre of contention....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-insurance-organization-fines-40-providers-€80k
The Health Insurance Organization (HIO) has imposed fines totaling 80 thousand euros on over 40 health providers in 2023 for abuses within the General Healthcare System (GHS), according to data obtained by the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....
