State hospitals are fully prepared to deal with possible monkeypox cases in Cyprus, although none have yet surfaced, assured Health Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantela. Nicosia General Hospital was designated as the
A surge in COVID-19 cases, powered by Omicron subvariants, has pushed authorities to require a 24-hour rapid test for visiting hospitals and nursing homes. On Thursday, the cabinet approved more measures to
Hospital outpatient departments will be operating in the afternoons after nurses’ unions agreed with the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) about overtime pay. Nurses joined doctors in greenlighting a compensation proposal tabled
After launching test-to-stay at schools, the government is considering expanding the COVID-19 policy for close contacts in the emergency services and hospitals. As reported by the Cyprus News Agency, Health Minister Michalis
Cyprus’ health system has come under pressure as 30 more COVID-19 patients were hospitalised overnight, with more admissions expected. COVID-19 patients currently being treated in state hospitals reached 235 on Thursday, up
Cyprus state hospitals are under increased pressure as COVID-19, seasonal infections and other medical cases push their capacity to the limit. On Wednesday, the State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) said the influx
Cyprus reported a new record in coronavirus cases for the third day in a row, rising to 1,152 on Thursday from 1,120 the previous day, with a spike in hospitalisations to 181
Hospitals have been instructed to free up beds to accommodate a rise in COVID-19 patients and postpone non-emergency operations. Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas on Thursday issued a decree to all hospitals in
Hospitals are gradually closing COVID19 wards and returning to normal operation as Cyprus’ epidemiological picture improves, State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou told CNA. He said the reclaimed wards are
State hospitals are enjoying a breather, as increased COVID-19 vaccinations have led to fewer patients needing treatment, freeing up beds taken from other wards. In comments to the Cyprus News Agency, state
