Health

Nicosia maternity clinic loses GHS contract over Legionella case

A private hospital in Nicosia has been suspended from Cyprus’ General Healthcare System (GHS) after Legionella bacteria were detected at the facility and authorities...

Squishy toys in Cyprus recalled due to harmful chemicals

Two squishy toys sold in Cyprus are being withdrawn from the market after laboratory tests detected hazardous chemicals at concentrations exceeding permitted legal limits,...

West Nile virus cases in Cyprus rise to 21

West Nile virus cases in Cyprus have risen to 21 this year, up from 13 in the previous monthly count, according to the European...

Cyprus approved to share medical records with other European countries

Cyprus has received approval to begin testing a new clinical document exchange service, paving the way for wider cross-border sharing of medical information through...

What is legionnaires’ disease and how does it spread?

Legionnaires’ disease is under scrutiny in Cyprus after a newborn was diagnosed with the infection at a private clinic in Nicosia and transferred to...