Health Minister Popi Kanari on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with her Maltese counterpart Christopher Fearne, aimed at…
Concerns rise over improper disposal of medical waste
Safe and sustainable disposal of medical waste is causing concern among environmental observers, fuelled by the apparent refusal of some…
France reports bird flu on turkey farm as disease spreads in Europe
France has detected an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu virus on a turkey farm in the northwest of the…
Australia begins crackdown on vaping, to ban import of disposable vapes in January
Australia will ban imports of disposable vapes in January, the Health Minister said on Tuesday, the first step in a crackdown…
Academics worry about Cyprus’ high antibiotic usage
Cyprus has been revealed as the leading country in antibiotic consumption in Europe during a scientific event organised by the…
Desperate need for national mental health strategy
The need to develop a comprehensive national strategy for those grappling with mental health conditions emerged during Monday’s House human…
Ahepa to open new university hospital in Nicosia
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Ahepa) announced on Monday plans to open a new university hospital in Nicosia. Once…
Vulnerable people urged to stay indoors as dust hits island
People belonging to vulnerable groups should stay indoors, the Labour inspection department said on Sunday, as high concentrations of dust…
Kythrea health centre demolished
Demolition work began on Saturday at Kythrea’s health centre, after the building was deemed unsafe during earthquake proofing checks. Speaking…
Aging population of doctors expected to lead to shortage in next five years
Cyprus will face a shortage of doctors and nurses in five years, a capacity planning study from the health ministry…