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1. European Commission flags trade risks for Cyprus economy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/european-commission-flags-trade-risks-for-cyprus-economy

The Cypriot economy is on a sound footing due to solid economic growth and declining inflation, but its high integration with EU and non-EU economies make geopolitical and trade tensions......

2. $4.25M per dose to cure rare genetic disease in children

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/$4-25m-per-dose-to-cure-rare-genetic-disease-in-children

The recent approval of Lenmeldy, a gene therapy designed to combat the fatal genetic disorder metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), has made headlines as it comes with a staggering price tag of $4.25 million per treatment. ...

3. Cyprus sees 115% surge in dialysis patients

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-sees-115-surge-in-dialysis-patients

Cyprus is grappling with a concerning rise in the number of patients suffering from end-stage chronic kidney disease, with over 1,200 individuals currently undergoing auxiliary therapy such as hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis....

4. Nineteen new private hospitals to transform health sector in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nineteen-new-private-hospitals-to-transform-health-sector-in-cyprus

Investors have shown interest in the health sector in Cyprus. According to the records, from 2021 until now, there are 12 new private hospitals......

5. Lidl Cyprus invests €450,000 in employee appreciation program

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-cyprus-invests-€450-000-in-employee-appreciation-program

Lidl Cyprus rewards the collective effort and contribution of its team, by granting additional cash benefits totalling €450,000....

6. King Charles's cancer diagnosis spotlights NHS struggles with record waiting times

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/king-charles-s-cancer-diagnosis-spotlights-nhs-struggles-with-record-waiting-times

In the wake of King Charles's recent cancer diagnosis, concerns over the National Health Service (NHS) have surged as data reveals hundreds of thousands of UK cancer patients resorting to private treatment due to extended NHS waiting times....

7. Major announcement positions Cyprus for cutting-edge healthcare

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/major-announcement-positions-cyprus-for-cutting-edge-healthcare

In a significant development, Vivant Medical Investments PLC disclosed plans for AHEPA University Hospital Cyprus on Monday, positioning it as the largest private and fully accredited university hospital in Cyprus....

8. The mystery of Cyprus' social insurance fund

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-mystery-of-cyprus-social-insurance-fund

The Republic of Cyprus achieved its first significant milestone with the establishment of the Social Insurance System, originally introduced during the colonial era. ...

9. 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. ...

10. GHS welcomes Ygia Polyclinic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ghs-welcomes-ygia-polyclinic

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the "" Polyclinic officially became part of the General Health System, offering inpatient care and a First Aid Department...

11. Ygia Polyclinic A&E joins GHS

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ygia-polyclinic-a-e-joins-ghs

In a significant development set to enhance healthcare accessibility in Cyprus, the integration of private Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) into the General Healthcare System (GHS) is set to commence next Monday....

12. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is your passport to health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-european-health-insurance-card-ehic-is-your-passport-to-health

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a valuable resource for European citizens, providing access to essential healthcare services during temporary stays in 27 European Union (EU) countries. ...

13. New COVID vaccine meets Eris variant challenge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-covid-vaccine-meets-eris-variant-challenge

A new COVID vaccine is due out next month, but health experts and analysts say it is likely to be coolly received even as hospitalizations from "Eris", a variant of the Omicron form of the coronavirus, rise around the country....

14. 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....

15. Promising drug slows Alzheimer's decline by 36%

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/promising-drug-slows-alzheimer-s-decline-by-36

A new drug that claims to slow mental decline caused by Alzheimer's by 36 percent could spell 'the beginning of the end' for the degenerative brain disease....

16. Nicosia attracts millions in investment opportunities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/nicosia-attracts-millions-in-investment-opportunities

A new investment exceeding 60 million euros is currently in the study phase, focusing on the development of a strategically positioned plot in Nicosia. ...

17. 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...

18. US specialist in Cyprus to treat patient's rare disease, 100% funded by EU

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-specialist-in-cyprus-to-treat-patient-s-rare-disease-100-funded-by-eu

A significant development in the EU medical industry has occurred in Cyprus involving EU cross-border treatment. Greece's National Healthcare Service (EOPYY) recently approved using the "Planned medical treatment abroad" scheme to cover the costs of a Greek patient receiving surgical treatment for a rare disease by a world-leading US-based surgeon in a private hospital in Cyprus. ...

19. The red warning from the beaches of Protaras

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-red-warning-from-the-beaches-of-protaras

First and foremost, let me state that I am not an environmental expert. As an active citizen, I am recording my concerns about the changes brought about by climate change...

20. PWC survey: Seven out of ten CEOs are pessimistic about 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/pwc-survey-seven-out-of-ten-ceos-are-pessimistic-about-2023

According to the 26th Annual Global CEO Survey conducted by PwC between October and November 2022, nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents expect global economic growth to slow over the next 12 months....

21. 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,...

22. Aretaeio Hospital has been purchased by Hellenic Healthcare Group

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aretaeio-hospital-has-been-purchased-by-hellenic-healthcare-group

Hellenic Healthcare Group has completed its acquisition of Aretaeio Medical Center Ltd....

23. Private health insurance coverage declined by 20% due to GESY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/private-health-insurance-coverage-declined-by-20-due-to-gesy

Predictions of a drop in private health insurance coverage following the implementation of the second phase of the General Health Plan were slow to emerge....

24. Doctor ‘fake vax’ trial put off again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctor-‘fake-pass-trial-put-off-again

A Cypriot doctor, who denies ever issuing bogus vaccination certificates during the pandemic, will have to wait a whole year before his day in court, after a judge on Monday pushed back his trial until next year...

25. Stella Kyriakides visits Ukraine in bid to provide EU health support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/stella-kyriakides-visits-ukraine-in-bid-to-provide-eu-health-support

EU Health Commissioner, Stella Kyriakides, visited Ukraine today as part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to provide support in the area of health....

26. Cabinet appointment signals GESY wars not over

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-appointment-signals-gesy-wars-not-over

All hell broke loose this week in the health sector of the Republic of Cyprus, after a heart doctor not liked by unions was given a seat on the board of the Health Insurance Organization, signaling core debates about whether the state should stick to uniform rules or expand its single-payer philosophy...

27. Majority of Cypriots believe corruption is rampant in the country

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/majority-of-cypriots-believe-corruption-is-rampant-in-the-country

A total of 94% of respondents in a special Eurobarometer published by the European Commission on Wednesday believe that the problem of corruption is widespread in the country....

28. Abortion debate spills over into Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/abortion-debate-spills-over-into-cyprus

Officials in the Republic of Cyprus say sexual and reproductive rights of women on the island are being trampled in the absence of clear protocols, with access to abortion and long-term contraception being put on the line in the southern part...

29. Scandal shakes things up in Cypriot health

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/scandal-shakes-things-up-in-cypriot-health

Health officials in Cyprus are fast tracking special software to distribute drugs to cancer patients, following shocking allegations of vote trading and deep state politics in a system overseen by House representatives off the record...

30. Talk of doing good rings hollow among global elite in Davos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/op-ed-talk-of-doing-good-rings-hollow-among-global-elite-in-davos

If the rich don’t give a bit more today, they may have to give a lot more tomorrow. That was my conclusion from last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos....

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