Health

Cyprus contributes €100,000 to help efforts against Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The Republic of Cyprus, through the CyprusAid mechanism is contributing €100,000 through the World Health Organization to support humanitarian and health response efforts addressing...

Seasonal illnesses increase across Cyprus, hospitals report more cases

Seasonal infections have begun to emerge in Cyprus, with hospitals reporting an increase in patients seeking treatment for respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. The Cyprus State...

State Health Services Organisation urges unions to avoid 48-hour strike

The State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) believes there is considerable room for further dialogue with trade unions and has urged them to avoid hasty...

Cancer becomes leading cause of death in Cyprus for first time

For the first time, in 2024, cancer became the leading cause of death in Cyprus, Minister of Health, Neophytos Charalambides, said on Thursday during...

Study finds paper straws may be worse for the environment

Paper straws may have a greater environmental impact than conventional plastic straws in several categories, according to a South Korean government-commissioned study that examined...