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91. Doctor shortages and management issues plague Famagusta General Hospital

The challenges of doctor shortages and operational inefficiencies at Famagusta General Hospital were brought before the Parliamentary Health Committee....

92. Audit exposes gaps in Health Ministry’s grant and payment systems

In a recent audit by the Auditor General on the Ministry of Health's activities for 2022 and 2023, a number of financial discrepancies and issues have come to light, particularly in the way grants were distributed and payments were handled. ...

93. Cyprus surges ahead amid global economic headwinds

It’s hard to overstate the progress Cyprus has made in recent years. Once overshadowed by economic turmoil, the island has emerged as a standout in the Mediterranean, blending resilience with opportunity....

94. Ministries of Labor and Health outline efforts in the National Strategy for autism

The Ministries of Labor and Health have outlined their efforts toward implementing the National Strategy and Action Plan for Autism (2024-2028) in a recent response to AKEL MP George Koukoumas....

95. Teenager fights for life on ventilator after meningitis diagnosis

A 17-year-old student is in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Nicosia General Hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis....

96. Cyprus leads Europe in natural pest control, saving the environment one owl at a time

Cyprus has achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in rodenticide use within just three years, thanks to an innovative national plan that enlists barn owls as natural rodent hunters....

97. Limassol General Hospital enters a new era with major upgrades

Limassol General Hospital is undergoing significant modernization to enhance patient care and service efficiency....

98. New health and education complex to transform Lakatamia

Investments in Cyprus' health sector are booming, with new hospital units sprouting up across the island....

99. Meningitis cases – Ministry of Health guidelines for prevention and management

The diagnosis of two cases of meningococcal disease has prompted action from Medical Services and Public Health Authorities, which are closely monitoring developments and remain on high alert, having already activated the relevant protocols....

100. No personal responsibility found for flooding in pharmaceutical warehouses

Health Minister Michalis Damianou confirmed that a tender is currently underway for the rental or construction of new pharmaceutical warehouses....

101. President Christodoulides: ‘Together, we are changing Cyprus’

President Nicos Christodoulides reflected on his administration’s accomplishments during a televised sit-down with journalists, marking two years since he took office....

102. ''Fungent'' and furious: Buyer beware as unapproved product peddled online

The Pharmaceutical Services have issued a public warning regarding the product "Fungent," which is being promoted and distributed online and through various social media platforms....

103. 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....

104. 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....

105. Work has started on the upgrade and expansion of the A&E Department at Nicosia General Hospital

Work to upgrade and expand the Accident & Emergency Department at Nicosia General Hospital will begin on Monday....

106. 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....

107. British couple stranded in north Cyprus with twins finally departs

A British same-sex couple who had been stranded in the occupied territories of Cyprus with their newborn twins have finally departed, as authorities continue to investigate a Limassol-based clinic suspected of offering surrogacy services without proper licences....

108. Concerns raised over dangerous sprays and waste management at carnivals

The use of hazardous sprays at carnival celebrations has come under scrutiny following a recent discussion before the Parliamentary Environment Committee....

109. Hôtel-Dieu de France expands to Limassol

Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....

110. Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....

111. New pediatric oncology clinic to be built in Nicosia

A major step forward for pediatric cancer care in Cyprus was taken on Saturday with the signing of an agreement for the construction of a new Pediatric Oncology Clinic in Nicosia....

112. New Bean Bar opens at the University of Nicosia

113. 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....

114. Weed wipeout as authorities seize 1,450 cannabis products

More than 1,450 cannabis-based products were seized by police in 2024 and January 2025....

115. No public health risk from animal farm, says Veterinary Services

The Veterinary Services in Cyprus have clarified that they have not received any complaints about a specific livestock farm, despite claims made by the Movement of Ecologists - Citizens' Cooperation on February 1. ...

116. 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....

117. 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....

118. 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. ...

119. Doctor fired for bribery over patient’s surgery

A government doctor in Cyprus has been accused of bribery, following claims that he demanded money from a patient's family without issuing any receipts....

120. Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth expands into Cyprus

Cypriot citizens may soon see noticeable changes in their healthcare services following a significant acquisition deal involving PureHealth, an Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company....