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1. Cyprus Parliament approves bill for decentralized hospital administration

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-parliament-approves-bill-for-decentralized-hospital-administration

The House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday aimed at decentralizing the management of Cyprus’ public hospitals, in a move supporters say will address widespread healthcare inefficiencies and region-specific challenges....

2. Massive power outage cripples Spain, Portugal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-power-outage-cripples-spain-portugal

A massive power outage swept across parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, grounding flights, halting public transportation, and disrupting daily life for millions....

3. Doctor shortages and management issues plague Famagusta General Hospital

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

4. Ex-Health Minister Pamboridis warns of efforts to weaken GESY

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ex-health-minister-pamboridis-warns-of-efforts-to-weaken-gesy

Former Health Minister Giorgos Pamboridis has made explosive claims about attempts to undermine Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY), warning that financial and political interests are working behind the scenes to weaken the public healthcare scheme....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

6. Calls for resignation of SHSO board amid growing healthcare concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....

7. Over 1,270 prisoner transfers to hospitals in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-1-270-prisoner-transfers-to-hospitals-in-2024

In 2024, there were 1,271 transfers of prisoners to public and private hospitals, according to a statement from the Department of Prisons....

8. Cabinet greenlights bold bills to empower breastfeeding mothers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cabinet-greenlights-bold-bills-to-empower-breastfeeding-mothers

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved two Ministry of Health bills designed to revolutionize public and workplace support for breastfeeding in Cyprus....

9. Cyprus reports first death from Influenza A

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reports-first-death-from-influenza-a

Cyprus has reported its first fatality from Influenza A, marking a somber milestone in the ongoing flu season. The victim was a 43-year-old man, who had been the youngest patient receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU)....

10. Third time's a charm? Another prisoner escape rocks Cyprus police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/third-time-s-a-charm-another-prisoner-escape-rocks-cyprus-police

It seems prison breaks are becoming as common as coffee breaks in Cyprus. For the third time in recent weeks, a prisoner has managed to give police the slip—this time from Nicosia General Hospital on Tuesday afternoon....

11. Early flu outbreak strains Cyprus hospitals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/early-flu-outbreak-strains-cyprus-hospitals

The seasonal flu has arrived earlier this year compared to other years, as stated by the Spokesperson of the Organization of State Health Services (OKYPY), Charalambos Charilaou, to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA)....

12. Miniature therapy horses in Greece bring joy despite struggles

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/miniature-therapy-horses-in-greece-bring-joy-despite-struggles

A shy smile spreads across 9-year-old Josifina’s face as she strokes a tiny gray horse....

13. Tragic death of a 7-year-old sparks outrage

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tragic-death-of-7-year-old-sparks-outrage-over-state-of-public-healthcare-in-cyprus

A tragic incident has sparked widespread anger and calls for accountability after a 7-year-old child from Paphos died following a series of alleged mishandlings by the island's public healthcare system....

14. Mr. George’s story: A struggle for respect and equality in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/mr-george-s-story-a-struggle-for-respect-and-equality-in-cyprus

A lawyer friend recently shared with me the story of Mr. George, a 72-year-old Cypriot. George, a retired teacher, spent his entire life concealing his sexual identity....

15. Temporary truce in the healthcare sector as December showdown looms

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms

A temporary truce has been reached in the healthcare sector following the 48-hour doctors' strike....

16. Government faces labor strikes as key sectors demand action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-faces-labor-strikes-as-key-sectors-demand-action

Cyprus is grappling with escalating labor unrest in its most crucial industries, as healthcare, construction, and tourism workers push for long-standing demands. ...

17. Doctors’ strike disrupts public hospitals across the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/doctors-strike-disrupts-public-hospitals-across-the-island

Public hospitals across Cyprus are grappling with disruptions today as a 48-hour strike by government doctors gets underway. ...

18. Antibiotic misuse in Cyprus fuels deadly resistance surge

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. ...

19. Cyprus faces 2024 deadline to align with EU regulations on foreign investments

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-2024-deadline-to-align-with-eu-regulations-on-foreign-investments

Cyprus faces a deadline by the end of 2024 to align with the European regulation governing large foreign investments....

20. Cyprus government revisits foreign investment control amid hospital takeovers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-government-revisits-foreign-investment-control-amid-hospital-takeovers

The foreign investment control (FDI) bill, often referred to as the ''Lonestar'' bill, has resurfaced in Cyprus, prompting fresh discussions about foreign ownership of critical sectors, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

21. England and Wales introduce safe zones for abortion access

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/england-and-wales-introduce-safe-zones-for-abortion-access

Safe access zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales will take effect at the end of October, prohibiting protests within 150 meters of clinics and hospitals that provide abortion services....

22. Mummified body confirmed as Serbian National Aleksandar Gligorjovic

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mummified-body-confirmed-as-serbian-national-aleksandar-gligorjovic

The body of a man found in an advanced stage of mummification in Ayia Napa on September 5 has been identified as 27-year-old Aleksandar Gligorjovic from Serbia, according to police....

23. Greek firms fuel business expansion across Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-firms-fuel-business-expansion-across-cyprus

The investment climate in Cyprus has significantly improved since the crisis era of 2013, attracting substantial interest from Greek companies....

24. Intensive care units strained as heatstroke cases surge in Nicosia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/intensive-care-units-strained-as-heatstroke-cases-surge-in-nicosia

Three people are currently being treated at the Nicosia General Hospital with heatstroke, Charalampos Charilaou, spokesperson of the State Health Services Organisation told CNA, adding that two of them are in the intensive care unit in a serious condition....

25. Cyprus extends EV charging grants by two months

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-ev-charging-grants-by-two-months

The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....

26. Resolution on drug shortage issue expected next week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/resolution-on-drug-shortage-issue-expected-next-week

Health Minister Michalis Damianos anticipates a solution to the ongoing drug shortage issue by early next week, he announced Friday....

27. Public sector doctors to strike over pay dispute

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/public-sector-doctors-to-strike-over-pay-dispute

Public sector doctors in Cyprus are set to embark on a 48-hour strike starting July 2, following failed negotiations with the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO) regarding the payment of accrued wages under an incentive agreement....

28. Nurses' unions protest in Cyprus public hospitals

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nurses-unions-protest-in-cyprus-public-hospitals

The health sector in Cyprus is facing renewed turmoil, with public hospital staffing and the absence of collective agreements at the centre of contention....

29. Cyprus to launch e-platform to monitor hospital infections

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-launch-e-platform-to-monitor-hospital-infections

In a bid to enhance hospital infection monitoring, Cyprus plans to launch a specialized electronic platform by the end of 2025, according to Elizabeth Constantinou, Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health. ...

30. Healthier ready-to-eat meals could slash EU emissions by 48m tonnes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/healthier-ready-to-eat-meals-could-slash-eu-emissions-by-48m-tonnes

Healthier ready-to-eat meals could cut EU emissions by 48m tonnes annually and save customers €2.8bn (£2.4bn) each year, as well as reducing disease, a report has found....

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