Health

Lyme disease is becoming more common: How to spot symptoms

Climate change is contributing to the global rise of Lyme disease. But many physicians are struggling to recognise its symptoms. Science writer Sue Nelson...

Emergency measures to protect workers in high temperatures

Emergency measures remain in effect this Sunday in Cyprus to protect workers from heat stress, implementing a heatwave work suspension as the country continues...

Cyprus-Israel organ transplant saves two women

In a rare life-saving mission, a Cyprus–Israel organ transplant operation successfully delivered a heart and lungs to two women in Israel, the first such...

European Commission invites input on future of EU4Health

The European Commission is inviting stakeholders to submit their views on the future priorities, directions, and needs for the EU4Health programme. This includes authorities...

No local Chikungunya cases, but mosquito vector present on island

The Chikungunya virus is not circulating in Cyprus and no local cases have been recorded, the Ministry of Health stated in an announcement, noting,...