The danger of monkeypox spreading among Cypriot society is real, warned the Health Ministry on Monday. Cyprus has so far reported four cases, all in August. Talking to Phileleftheros daily, the ministry’s
There is no cause for special concern from the new Langya virus detected in China, the Ministry of Health said, as it closely monitors the situation. After reports that the virus was
The Ministry of Health is in the final stages of preparing a road map to manage COVID-19 during the winter months when a new surge is expected. Ministry official Constantinos Athanasiou told
Beneficiaries of the General Health System who are not satisfied with their General Practitioner should act now, as, at the end of the month, they will only be able to change doctors
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela is in contact with his counterparts in neighbouring countries, asking them to supply Cyprus with vaccines for monkeypox. Health Ministry advisοr Konstantinos Athanasiou said: “Since we have the
Cyprus’ General Healthcare System is in turmoil after the head of the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO), Thomas Antoniou, tendered his resignation after personal attacks against him and the GHS. Antoniou’s resignation comes
Health experts advise people from vulnerable groups to get a second COVID-19 booster shot as soon as possible and not wait for the updated coronavirus vaccines expected in autumn. In comments to
Cypriot EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides urged member states to step up surveillance, identification and reporting of monkeypox cases, and vaccination with clear risk communication campaigns. CNA said Kyriakides sent a letter to EU
Health Ministers of Cyprus and Lithuania said they want to establish a closer working partnership by drafting a Memorandum of Cooperation. Cypriot Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela and Lithuanian counterpart Arūnas Dulkys have
Cypriots are back to wearing face coverings indoors, as a mask mandate was reinstated on Friday, following a new surge of COVID-19 cases with hospitalisations increasing. All travellers over 12 at Cyprus
