Health

Over 128,000 ambulance calls in 18 months, 37% non-emergency

A total of 128,178 ambulance calls in Cyprus were managed by the Ambulance Control Centre between January 2025 and June 2026, with the first...

Eurostat: Cyprus above EU average for daily tobacco use

The smoking rate in Cyprus stood at 22.6% among people aged 16 and over in 2025, remaining significantly higher than the European Union average...

Blood donation appeal as Cyprus needs 350 units daily

Cyprus' Blood Centre has appealed to the public to donate blood, particularly those who have not yet left for their summer holidays or have...

Foods that boost hydration and key mistakes to avoid

With temperatures rising, dietitians advise citizens to prioritise hydration and make careful food choices to support the body during the hot summer months. Eating frequent,...

myHealth@CY app brings emergency button to mobile phones

A new digital health tool will soon be available to citizens in Cyprus, with the myHealth@CY app expected to begin operating in November. The application,...