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31. Helicopters, popes, and the rise of global Trumpism

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/helicopters-popes-and-the-rise-of-global-trumpism

Today, our President is set to meet His Holiness Pope Francis, a rendezvous that comes with a touch of irony given the president's previous likening to the late Archbishop Chrysostomos...

32. Create a 'superministry' to reduce bureaucracy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/create-a-superministry-to-reduce-bureaucracy

In Cyprus, the proliferation of committees, excessive bureaucracy, and overlapping responsibilities of high-ranking officials have reached unprecedented levels, especially when problems are on the rise....

33. HIV patients denied care, forced to halt medication

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hiv-patients-denied-care-forced-to-halt-medication

In 2023, although HIV is no longer contagious, HIV-positive patients in Cyprus continue to face marginalization and social exclusion when taking medication....

34. A legal dilemma impacts children of mixed marriages in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-legal-dilemma-impacts-children-of-mixed-marriages-in-cyprus

A legal gray area exists for children of mixed marriages in Cyprus, particularly those involving a Greek Cypriot parent and a parent who arrived in Cyprus through migratory flows, categorized as irregular, ...

35. In the face of unions and GESY, where are our politicians?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/in-the-face-of-unions-and-gesy-where-are-our-politicians

The conflict between OKYpY and guilds is an undeniably political matter. It should be addressed as such if we wish to identify the political figures involved. ...

36. Healthcare ethics scrutinized as concerns rise over 'dual practice' doctors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/healthcare-ethics-scrutinized-as-concerns-arise-over-dual-practice-doctors

Recent speculations have emerged regarding doctors affiliated with the General Healthcare System (GESY), primarily in surgical specialties, who are reportedly providing services in hospitals and clinics outside of the GESY framework....

37. Hospital workers stage strike for better conditions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hospital-workers-stage-strike-for-better-conditions

On Tuesday, the unions representing SEK, PEO, DEOK, PASYDY, PASYNO, and PASYKI collectively rejected the new proposal put forth by OKYPY regarding the collective agreement....

38. Apollonion private hospital's emergency department joins GESY network

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apollonion-private-hospital-s-emergency-department-joins-gesy-network

In a significant development for healthcare in the region, the Department of Accidents and Emergencies at the Apollonion Private Hospital has officially become part of the GESY as of Monday, October 23. ...

39. Surgery cost inquiry leads to heated confrontation with doctor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surgery-cost-inquiry-leads-to-heated-confrontation-with-doctor

The Patient Rights Observatory of the Federation of patient associations of Cyprus (OSAK) has recently received complaints regarding various issues related to healthcare services in Cyprus....

40. Apollonion hospital's inclusion in GESY postponed

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/apollonion-hospital-s-department-inclusion-in-gesy-postponed

The integration was scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, but as stated to "K" magazine by the Director of the Health Insurance Organization, Andreas Papakonstantinou, the hospital's management informed the organization today that the necessary permits have not yet been obtained from the Ministry of Health....

41. 7.68 million people await hospital treatment in England, a record high

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/7-68-million-people-await-hospital-treatment-in-england-a-record-high

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has hit a record high....

42. President warns: 'No tolerance for conflict'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-warns-no-tolerance-for-conflict

President Nicos Christodoulides held a crucial meeting this morning with Health Minister Popi Kanari and Health Ministry Director General Christina Giannakis, aiming to address pressing health sector concerns and streamline government initiatives....

43. Patients endure extended waits for beds amidst shortage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/patients-endure-extended-waits-for-beds-amidst-shortage

An elderly patient who suffered a stroke had to endure a grueling wait for a hospital bed at Pafos General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Saturday, 22nd July....

44. HIO President assures no increase in GESY contributions until 2030

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/hio-president-assures-no-increase-in-gesy-contributions-until-2030

In a recent interview on the DIASPORA NEWS show, Stavros Michael, the president of the Health Insurance Organization (HIO), announced that there would be no rise in the contributions of beneficiaries to GESY until at least 2030....

45. Private doctor outside state network speaks out

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-doctor-outside-state-network-speaks-out

Cypriot surgeon Alkiviadis Alkiviadous says he will be forced to move back overseas over his decision not to join GESY, with the private physician crying foul over an inflexible system that is slowly being bought by foreign money...

46. Ministry of Health condemns illegal fee demands by medical specialists

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ministry-of-health-condemns-illegal-fee-demands-by-medical-specialists

According to reports, medical specialists contracted with the GHS have been allegedly demanding a €25 fee from patients seeking expedited appointments, which the Ministry of Health states is "clearly illegal."...

47. Doctor arrested for unauthorized medical procedures

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-arrested-for-unauthorized-medical-procedures

A 62-year-old doctor was apprehended upon his arrival at Larnaca Airport under a court warrant for conducting medical procedures outside the GESY system. ...

48. TaxApp.cy: The easy way to submit a tax return

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/taxapp-cy-the-easy-way-to-submit-a-tax-return

With TaxApp, taxpayers can easily and quickly submit their tax returns while ensuring correct submission. ...

49. HIO to present new plan for better healthcare services within a month

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hio-to-present-new-plan-for-better-healthcare-services-within-a-month

Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) will come up with a plan to optimize the General Healthcare System (GHS), in collaboration with the Health Ministry, Stavros Michael, President of HIO said in a statement, after meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace on Monday....

50. State hospital staff to receive training from Accreditation Canada

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/state-hospital-staff-to-receive-training-from-accreditation-canada

Training sessions will take place in two major public hospitals in Nicosia, starting today, as part of the accreditation process that the SHSO (OKYpY) has initiated, under the guidance of Canada Accreditation....

51. Government to upgrade GeSY even further

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-to-upgrade-gesy-even-further

President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday that the government will not only support but will further upgrade the General Healthcare System (GeSY), adding that they are ready to proceed with the changes that need to be made....

52. 'The right to quality treatment for all,' says Health Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-right-to-quality-treatment-for-all-says-health-minister

Newly appointed Minister of Health Popi Kanari has said that if we let the General Healthcare System (GeSY) collapse, then the entire state will collapse, stressing that she is in favour of qualitative and quantitative controls to improve the system....

53. Cervical cancer vaccine now free of charge under GESY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cervical-cancer-vaccine-now-free-of-charge-under-gesy

The fourth most frequent cancer in Cyprus in women is cervical cancer, with 36 new cases in 2019, according to the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF)....

54. The who's who of the Christodoulides government

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-who-s-who-of-the-christodoulides-government

On Monday afternoon (27/02), Nikos Christodoulides, the country's new leader, unveiled his new administration. Read the detailed biographies of the individuals who make up the new government....

55. GESY: Reforms and upgrades continue despite challenges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gesy-reforms-and-upgrades-continue-despite-challenges

Health Insurance Organization says 2022 was a positive year, upgrading of services and reforms, the main challenge...

56. Cyprus to coordinate EU's electronic health record system

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-coordinate-eu-s-electronic-health-record-system

Cyprus, through the National eHealth Authority (NEHA), is taking on a coordinating role in defining an electronic health record at the European Union level,...

57. Health Ministry calling on public to avail of free flu shots

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/health-ministry-calling-on-public-to-avail-of-free-flu-shots

Cyprus’ Ministry of Health, calls on members of the public, regardless of age, or if they belong to a high-risk group, to contact their GP for a flu vaccine for free, in a bid to reduce pressure on the healthcare system....

58. Nikos Christodoulides’ program for the next five years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/nikos-christodoulides-program-for-the-next-five-years

Cypriots will go to the polls on February 5 to elect the 8th President of the Republic. The campaign began very early compared to previous elections and will intensify during the remaining few weeks. ...

59. Menopause drugs could now be covered under GESY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menopause-drugs-could-now-be-covered-under-gesy

Following a proposal by MPs Charalambos Pazarou, Efthymios Diplarou, and Savia Orphanidou, the Parliamentary Health Committee today discussed the inclusion of medicines for the treatment of menopause symptoms in the General Health Insurance System (GESY) as well as the implementation of a menopause information campaign....

60. Hadjipantelas: No new extension for doctors outside the GESY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hadjipantelas-no-new-extension-for-doctors-outside-the-gesy

Health Minister Michael Hadjipantelas warned that if we are not careful, we could open a new can of worms by sneaking in the multi-insurance plan that no one wants. ...

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