The House human rights committee will discuss women’s reproductive rights this week, following a woman’s testimony on Saturday that it…
Children’s oncology unit to have permanent educational staff
The paediatric oncology unit at the Makarios children’s hospital will be permanently staffed by educational professionals, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou…
Understanding medical insurance in 2024: Navigating changes and choosing the best plan for your needs
Medical insurance is very important in ensuring financial stability for the bearers. It provides assistance with medical costs and access…
New hospital in Polis Chrysochous possible, says minister
Health Minister Michael Damianos visited the Polis Chrysochous hospital on Friday morning, accompanied by the health ministry’s permanent secretary, Christina…
HIO rejects €10 million in healthcare claims
Some 80,000 claims for compensation of healthcare providers corresponding to €10 million were rejected by the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO)…
Eating disorders surge by 60 per cent
Eating disorders increased by 60 per cent last year, the House health committee heard on Thursday, as MPs warned of…
HIO budget oversight urged
The Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) needs better control over its budget allocation, the head of the house health committee and…
New dialysis unit at Paphos hospital
By Rony Junior El Daccache The new haemodialysis unit at the Paphos general hospital started operating on Wednesday. “No problems…
Relief on horizon for Cyprus’ thalassemia sufferers
The European Commission has greenlighted the use of Casgevy gene-therapy to treat beta thalassemia and sickle cell disease, in a…
Cyprus healthier than EU but health spending less
Cyprus is outperforming the European Union average on a range of metrics related to public health, despite government spending on…