Health

Flu surge leads to over 200 daily hospital admissions in Cyprus

This year’s seasonal flu has arrived earlier than usual, according to Charalambos Charilaou, spokesperson for the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY), who spoke to...

Each cigarette reduces life by 20 minutes according to UCL study

A single cigarette reduces the smoker's life expectancy by an average of 20 minutes, according to a new study by University College London (UCL). This...

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...