A team from Shriners Children’s are in Cyprus to perform surgical procedures and examine children with orthopedic diseases. Shriners Children’s,…
More than a billion people worldwide are obese
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious…
HIO and Okypy budgets approved by parliament
Parliament on Thursday night unanimously approved the budgets of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) and State Health Services (Okypy). Okypy’s…
MPs push for e-governance in healthcare
MPs stressed the importance of enhancing e-governance in the healthcare sector during a discussion on the national e-health authority at…
New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
New Zealand will repeal on Tuesday a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government said, even while researchers and…
Parliament to vote on Okypy budget
The annual budget of the state health services organisation (Okypy) will be submitted to parliament’s plenum for a vote, it…
Minister advocates for HPV awareness and vaccinations
Health Minister Michael Damianos on Monday expressed support for International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day, highlighting the importance of vaccinations…
Travelling with diabetes: Top 5 tips for a safe and enjoyable journey
Enjoying adventure and unforgettable experiences is what travel is all about. Yet, for those navigating life with diabetes, the thought…
Ethical considerations in Stem Cell therapy for ALS
Is your loved one suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS? While there is no known cure for…
Makarios hospital staff unwilling to terminate pregnancies
Only two out of eight anaesthesiologists at Makarios hospital are willing to participate in abortions, it emerged on Monday, following…