Health

No local Chikungunya cases, but mosquito vector present on island

The Chikungunya virus is not circulating in Cyprus and no local cases have been recorded, the Ministry of Health stated in an announcement, noting,...

Cabinet approves 2025 bill on imaging centres regulation

The Cabinet has approved a new bill titled “The Imaging Centres (Registration, Operation and Inspection) Law of 2025”, prepared by the Ministry of Health,...

What is the chikungunya virus and how is China battling it

United States health officials are urging travellers to remain vigilant as a mosquito-borne virus continues to circulate across parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and...

Reports of jellyfish and sea anemones in Cyprus waters

Reports of jellyfish and sea anemones in Cyprus waters have been circulating across social media in recent weeks, raising public concern during the summer...

EU joins negotiations on global plastics treaty in Geneva

As of today, the European Commission is taking part in negotiations for the Plastics Treaty in Geneva, Switzerland, with the goal of reaching an...