Tag: public health

England on track for hepatitis C elimination

Health August 11, 2026 at 11:55

England set to eliminate hepatitis C England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a...

Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

Health August 11, 2026 at 11:40

US President Donald Trump has signed an order that calls for fewer childhood vaccines and also recommends splitting the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR)...

Eurostat: Cyprus above EU average for daily tobacco use

Cyprus August 5, 2026 at 14:11

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...

WHO: Extreme heat raises health risks in Cyprus

Cyprus August 4, 2026 at 14:48

Extreme heat is becoming one of the most serious threats to public health, with Cyprus among the countries particularly exposed to rising temperatures, prolonged...