OAY urges discreet handling of patient data at pharmacies under Gesy
The Health Insurance Organization (OAY) is reminding Gesy beneficiaries that personal data collected at pharmacies must be handled discreetly, following…
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Cyprus says Hantavirus risk in Europe remains very low
Cyprus’ Health Ministry has said that the risk to the general population in Europe from hantaviruses remains very low, while…
Estonian port official says hantavirus outbreak poses no threat to Baltic cruise traffic
A Port of Tallinn official said Monday that the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship in the South…
EU coordinates response to hantavirus outbreak, says risk to public remains very low
The European Commission said Monday it is coordinating and supporting national authorities responding to a hantavirus outbreak, while the European…
Dutch hospital quarantines 12 staff after protocol breach in hantavirus case
Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands has placed 12 employees in six‑week precautionary quarantine after incorrect procedures were followed…
Burnout in Cyprus Among Highest in Europe, Survey Finds
Cyprus has recorded the highest levels of employee burnout in Europe, with new data showing elevated rates of both physical…
Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Valve Disease, Study Finds
Adults who reported feeling lonely faced a higher risk of developing valvular heart disease, even after researchers accounted for traditional…
Cyprus cancer‑prevention group urges stronger national strategy on tobacco use
Cyprus’ cancer‑prevention organisation PASYKAF is calling for a renewed national strategy on tobacco control, warning that the rise of nicotine…
Police investigate new online scam using fake Gesy messages
Police are investigating a new case of online fraud and the theft of a large sum of money, carried out…
State Health Services Org Backs Creation of National Ambulance Authority
The State Health Services Organisation (OKYPY) supports the establishment of a National Ambulance Authority, its spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou said, stressing…