Health

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...

Thousands in Cyprus live with hepatitis unknowingly

Thousands of people in Cyprus are believed to be living with hepatitis without knowing it, according to the Cyprus Liver Patients and Friends Association...

First mpox death recorded in Ghana

Ghana has confirmed its first mpox death, health authorities announced on Sunday, amid a sharp increase in cases of the viral disease. The West African...