https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pasykaf-launches-major-wellness-campaign-for-women
A local health organization has introduced a major campaign targeting the well-being of women across Cyprus, emphasizing the critical role of regular medical checkups....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nearly-8-800-cancer-patients-and-families-received-pasykaf-support-in-2025
Nearly 8,800 cancer patients and their families received support from PASYKAF in 2025, with the organization delivering more than 52,000 services and consultations across Cyprus during the year....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pasykaf-calls-on-men-to-make-cancer-screening-a-priority
A new awareness campaign focusing on men's cancers has been launched by PASYKAF ahead of Father's Day on June 21, encouraging men to take a more active role in monitoring their health and seeking medical advice when needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-strong-cancer-survival-outcomes-across-major-cancer-types
Cancer patients in Cyprus are achieving survival outcomes that surpass the European Union average for several of the most common forms of the disease, according to figures presented during a press conference held by biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thyroid-cancer-remains-one-of-the-most-common-cancers-among-women-in-cyprus
Cases of thyroid cancer in Cyprus reached 335 in 2023, according to figures from the Cyprus Cancer Registry cited by PASYKAF....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-liver-checks-offered-in-cyprus-as-part-of-european-health-campaign
Millions of people across Europe are living with liver disease, yet many remain unaware they are affected until serious damage has already developed, according to Marko Korenjak, president of the European Liver Patients’ Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-illusion-of-cancer-prevention
“Grand, empty words…” cry out the “witnesses” of harsh cancer, along with all their relatives, whenever they hear talk about cancer prevention. At those infamous, “sinful” gala dinners, dignitaries and others loudly proclaim that prevention is the primary goal, yet no one explains how such prevention can actually be achieved....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/free-cancer-screening-programmes-and-early-detection-initiatives-expand-nationwide
A shift toward prevention is at the centre of Cyprus’ health planning, with new screening programmes, reforms, and infrastructure projects outlined by Neophytos Charalambides during a presentation of the Ministry’s 2025 review and its priorities for the year ahead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-posts-lowest-share-of-preventable-and-treatable-deaths-in-the-eu
Cyprus recorded the lowest number of deaths linked to illnesses that could either be prevented or successfully treated across the European Union in 2023, according to new data released by Eurostat....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/350-400-new-colorectal-cancer-cases-reported-annually-in-cyprus
Around 350–400 people in Cyprus are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, making it one of the most common cancers on the island. Health specialists warn that, despite these figures, the disease is largely preventable and highly treatable when identified early....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ai-diagnosed-the-patient-before-doctors-did-and-cyprus-may-be-next
Inside the Landmark Hotel last week, conversations about healthcare sounded less like policy debates and more like glimpses into the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/study-finds-about-5-of-cypriots-carry-genetic-changes-linked-to-treatable-inherited-diseases
A major research project in Cyprus has identified, for the first time, genetic changes in the local population that could help doctors spot serious inherited health risks earlier and improve prevention and treatment....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-is-second-overall-cause-of-death-in-cyprus-and-first-among-men-in-2023
Cyprus sees roughly 4,260 new cancer diagnoses each year and about 1,600 cancer-related deaths annually, according to figures from the Health Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/pwc-foundation-volunteering-days-2025
Driven by a strong sense of responsibility and profound social awareness, PwC Cyprus and the PwC Foundation rallied their team across Cyprus once again for the annual Volunteering Days 2025. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-near-bottom-in-eu-cancer-screenings-eurostat-data-show
Cyprus ranks near the bottom of European Union countries in breast cancer screening, with just 29.8% of eligible women participating in prevention programs in 2023....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-fight-against-breast-cancer-is-a-responsibility-we-all-share
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-life-gives-you-lemons…-learn-what-they-re-telling-you
It’s not every day that a dozen lemons can save lives. But that’s exactly the idea behind “Know Your Lemons”, an international breast cancer awareness campaign that’s just arrived in Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bean-bar-stands-by-europa-donna-cyprus-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month
October is dedicated to informing and raising awareness about breast cancer, and with this in mind, Bean Bar continues to actively support women dealing with the disease. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-honors-stella-kyriakides-for-global-impact-on-cancer-care
Former European Union Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides was recognized in Spain on Monday for her role in shaping Europe’s fight against cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-doctors-urge-more-prostate-cancer-screening-as-cases-mount
Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men across Europe and in Cyprus, where doctors say hundreds of new cases are confirmed each year. Yet participation in routine screening continues to lag....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-no-immediate-threat-from-chikungunya-virus-expert-says
Cyprus is not currently at risk from the chikungunya virus, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Virology Dr. Petros Karayiannis told the Cyprus News Agency, though he acknowledged a remote possibility of transmission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/prostate-cancer-on-the-rise-among-men-in-cyprus
Prostate cancer is on the rise in Cyprus, with nearly 10,000 men diagnosed over the past two decades, according to figures released by the Cyprus Cancer Archive....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-wins-major-global-award-for-cancer-advocacy
Former EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakidou has received international recognition for her decades-long contribution to cancer care. In a ceremony held in Chicago, she was awarded the prestigious "Yvonne 2025" Lifetime Achievement in Oncology Award, a major honor in the field....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/petrolina-supports-the-cyprus-anti-cancer-society-with-a-contribution-of-€10-000
As part of the 50th Christodoula March, Petrolina continues its long-standing support for the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, strengthening its invaluable work with a contribution of €10,000....
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/cyprus-sees-nearly-400-hundred-cases-of-colorectal-cancer-annually
Approximately 350 to 400 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in Cyprus each year, making it the island's third most common cancer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cancer-a-leading-cause-of-death-in-cyprus
Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in Cyprus, with an average of around 4,000 new cases and 1,560 deaths each year over the past five years, according to the latest data shared by the Oncology Nursing Section of the Cyprus Nurses and Midwives Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/united-against-cancer-as-the-nation-commits-to-care-and-hope
President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed the state's responsibility to provide high-quality healthcare for cancer patients....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/antibiotic-misuse-in-cyprus-fuels-deadly-resistance-surge
Cyprus ranks among European Union countries with the highest antibiotic consumption and microbial resistance rates, Health Minister Michalis Damianou said Friday at a news conference kicking off a campaign on antibiotic stewardship and antimicrobial resistance.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-honored-for-cancer-advocacy
European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides has received the highest recognition from the European Federation of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) for her contributions to cancer prevention and treatment. ...
