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1. 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)....

2. Children's A&E department operating on trial basis since Monday

Since Monday, January 30, 2023, the first Accident and Emergency Department for Children has been running on a trial basis....

3. 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. ...

4. Streptococcus tests imminent - Decisions from the meeting

A series of preventive measures to address and monitor the outbreak of streptococcal infections in Cyprus was announced on Monday by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Paediatric Society of Cyprus....

5. Weekend urgent care clinics aim to undo ER misuse

The government of the Republic of Cyprus launched a new urgent care program over the weekend where citizens could visit a clinic for minor problems in an effort to unclog the emergency room...

6. Acute hepatitis in children: The warning signs

Scientists and public health authorities are looking into the recent outbreak of acute hepatitis in children, recently recorded in several countries around the world, and trying to find its cause....

7. Who is Dr. Robert Malone and what is the controversy surrounding his statements on mRNA vaccines?

Robert Malone, the self-proclaimed inventor of mRNA vaccines and a skeptic of the COVID-19 vaccines that use mRNA technology, has skyrocketed to celebrity status in recent months....

8. Joyful moment or risky move? Europe divided over kids' vaccines

As Europe starts vaccinating younger children, countries are pursuing very different strategies in what will be a major test of parents' willingness to get their kids inoculated....

9. German Health Minister: 'Vaccinated, recovered or dead' by the end of winter

New calls for an increase in vaccinations were made on Monday by the German Minister of Health, Jens Span. The Minister warned about a very difficult winter to come due to a pandemic, while discussions to extend the deadline for persons to get vaccinated are intensifying around the country....

10. CDC gives greenlight to vaccination of 5-11 year olds in the US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday formally endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 through 11,...

11. Low dose Pfizer for kids 5-11

The US moved a step closer to expanding Covid-19 vaccinations for millions more children as government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s shots for 5- to 11-year-olds....

12. Pediatricians: It is absolutely imperative that all children be vaccinated for seasonal flu

It is imperative that children aged 6 months to 15 years be vaccinated for the flu season this year, according to the Cyprus Pediatric Society....

13. President furious at critics of teen vaccinations

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades rushed to the defense of a local Pediatric Society on Monday, calling threats against its members a 'disgrace' after they were targeted for recommending summer vaccinations for young teens...

14. Nicosia leaves booster shot up to Brussels

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela says while government planning includes preparations for a third jab for vaccinated adults and seniors, the booster shot is subject to approval in Brussels...

15. More than 1000 pharmaceuticals on GHS list

16. Medical malpractice complaint in baby boy’s death

A private forensic pathologist says the recent hospital death of a baby boy was due to medical negligence that took place in Limassol...

17. Limassol pediatricians reject GHS terms

18. President reminds doctors of Hippocratic Oath

The president is calling on private doctors who exaggerate on their demands to “come down to earth” and join health reform, as public good should come ahead of private wealth...