By Prof. Philippos Patsalis Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the leading cause of inherited intellectual disability and the most commonly known cause of autism worldwide. It is inherited in an X-linked dominant
Turkish Cypriot authorities warn their health system is under immense pressure from a new outbreak of coronavirus cases driven by the Delta variant. As in the Republic, Turkish Cypriots have also reported
After Cyprus hit a record-high 952 new coronavirus cases, health authorities urged unvaccinated people to get a COVID-19 jab to contain the fourth wave of mass infections. On Thursday, the Health Ministry
President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday announced the much-anticipated mini reshuffle, introducing a few new faces, despite his declared wish to create a government of wider acceptance following a series of corruption scandals.
Service providers are being removed from the General Healthcare System (GHS) for trying to scam the state, said the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO). A clinical lab was struck off the GHS list
By Harris Stefanou A food allergy is a medical condition in which exposure to certain foods can trigger a harmful immune response. This allergic reaction occurs because the immune system attacks certain
All of Cyprus’ epidemiological indices have steadily improved, with major reductions in COVID-19 infections, hospital admissions and deaths. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the island’s COVID
By Constantinos Ioannou The General Healthcare System (GHS), hailed as one of the biggest reforms ever in the Republic of Cyprus, was introduced in May two years ago. It is still early
After detecting four people infected with the Indian COVID-19 variant and two with the South African strain, health authorities seek to speed up vaccinations to create a wall of protection. Authorities are
Cyprus’ Health Ministry responded to criticism over the government’s coronavirus handling, referring to the high number of rapid tests and its vaccination rollout to those in their 50s. The ministry said the
