Health Ministry official says no need for alarm over flu cases
The Health Ministry Undersecretary Deren Oygar on Monday said that there was no need for alarm as the country was experiencing seasonal flu cases typical...
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Mask mandates return as flu jump
The High Committee for Contagious Diseases convened and issued a series of decisions. It has been made mandatory for individuals with upper respiratory tract complaints...
What you need to know about HMPV
Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is...
Alcohol cancer risk warning may face tough road
The U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, urged the added warning, saying drinking increases the risk of developing several different kinds of cancer, including breast, colon...
Situation with monkeypox in Cyprus is manageable, Health Minister says
The situation is manageable, and all necessary measures are being taken regarding monkeypox in Cyprus, said Health Minister, Michael Damianos, on Monday. Damianos was speaking...
Lifestyle-related health determinants attributed 35% of deaths in Cyprus
In Cyprus, 35% of all deaths is attributed to lifestyle-related determinants of health, including dietary risks, low physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking, as it...
Cyprus’ proposal for voluntary procurement of medicines welcomed by EU counterparts
Cyprus’ proposal to the EU Health Council for the creation of a voluntary joint procurement mechanism for medicines, aimed at enhancing access, availability, and affordability...
Cyprus recorded 521 new cases of oral cancer between 2012–2021
Between 2012–2021, a total of 521 new cases of cancer have been recorded in the area of the oral cavity, salivary glands, oropharynx and tonsils, according...
Eurostat: 21% of Cypriots above 65 report bad or very bad health
In 2023, a percentage of 28% of non-EU citizens living in the EU aged 65 years or over perceived themselves to be in bad or...
Prostate cancer the first most common cancer in men in Cyprus, says PASYKAF
Prostate cancer is the first most common cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer) in men in...