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No tolerance for Anti-vax health workers

A landmark European court decision ruled this week that compulsory vaccinations for children are “necessary in a democratic society”, resolving once and for all the rights of society supersede those of the

10th April 2021

Cyprus/Editorial

Cancer, the invisible assassin

Living through a pandemic the world has not experienced for over 100 years is a test of character and resolve to endure while coming out the other end in one piece. In

3rd April 2021

Comment/Life & Society

COVID19: Fully vaccinated health workers test positive

Two health workers at Nicosia General’s cardiology ward have tested positive after receiving both jabs of a COVID-19 vaccine in January, confirming initial estimates that vaccines do not prevent mild infection. A

31st March 2021

Cyprus

COVID19: Building a healthy future

The tremendous impact that Covid-19 has had on livelihoods has dramatically affected businesses and workers alike, with many seeing their life dreams destroyed or waning, while some discovered opportunities to change and

27th March 2021

Business

Health service received 43,448 patients in first six months

A total of 43,448 patients have received hospital care services in the first six months of inpatient care incorporated in the landmark General Healthcare System. According to the Health Insurance Organization (HIO)

18th March 2021

Cyprus

It can take 8 years for rare disease diagnoses

By Prof. Philippos Patsalis Some 350 million people – this the total number of people worldwide that are affected by rare diseases. Still, most rare diseases lack standard treatment, support groups, even

15th March 2021

Comment/Life & Society

COVID19: Health service prepares for possible third wave

Cyprus health services are preparing for a possible third wave of COVID-19 infections with a revised plan to increase available beds for patients plus an infrastructure upgrade. State Health Services Organization (OKYPY)

2nd March 2021

Cyprus

A third of heart attacks, strokes are preventable

By Prof Philippos Patsalis Heart disease is a major health issue worldwide. February is established as the month of heart health awareness in the US, UK, and other countries to raise public

27th February 2021

Comment/Life & Society

COVID19: Health Ministry changes stance on remote working

The Health Ministry will relax an earlier decision on private companies sending 85% of their staff to work from home, despite declaring a week ago that doing so would defeat the purpose

20th January 2021

Business

COVID19: Private health sector drafted to help, nurses despair

Cyprus’ health system is at capacity with over 200 COVID-19 patients being treated in state hospitals, with the government turning to the private sector for help while exhausted nurses lash out. Around

12th January 2021

Cyprus/Life & Society