Health

China chikungunya outbreak hits 7,000 cases

The China chikungunya outbreak has reached more than 7,000 reported cases across Guangdong province since July, prompting measures similar to those taken during the...

Cyprus Welcomes Boston Researchers for Childhood Cancer Awareness Event

The Nicholas Zoe Foundation is stepping up its commitment in the global fight against childhood cancer by providing meaningful financial support to groundbreaking research...

World in $1.5tn plastics crisis, health at risk from birth to old age

Plastics are a “grave, growing and under-recognised danger” to human and planetary health, according to a major new review in The Lancet. The world...

GESY referrals for specialist doctors extended to 12 months

The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has announced that, as of 31 July, the validity period for short-term referrals to Specialist Doctors will be extended...

Cyprus alcohol consumption study reveals highest drinking region

A pioneering Cyprus alcohol consumption study has revealed which region records the highest drinking levels- and the results point clearly to Ayia Napa. In a...