Health

Protective effect of coffee and tea on head and neck cancer

Consumption of coffee and tea appears to be associated with a lower risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth...

Reduction in waiting times at A&E – Beds allocated to OKYPY

From today, private hospitals within the General Healthcare System (GeSY) will allocate two to three beds daily to OKYPY to ease pressure on public...

Vitamin D supplements added in GenHealthcare System (GESY)

Vitamin D supplements have been included in the Pharmaceutical Products List of the General Healthcare System (GESY) as of 5 December, announced the Health...

Government approves bill on the operation of biomedical labs

The Cabinet approved a bill on Wednesday regulating the registration, operation, and oversight of biomedical and specialised biomedical laboratories. Health Minister Michalis Damianou described...

Paediatric hospital wards filled with RSV and infections

Paediatric wards in hospitals are reaching capacity due to a surge in infections and RSV, prompting the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) to increase...