18 h. ago Health minister calls for suggestions to combat nurses shortages

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Wednesday called on stakeholders to submit recommendations to tackle the criticised nurses shortage in hospitals, with a meeting on the matter scheduled for January. The call follows a first meeting between Charalambides and involved parties, aimed at exchanging opinions on how the issue could be resolved. The suggestions must be […]

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26 h. ago Health minister spreads Christmas cheer at Makarios hospital

Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides visited the Makarios children’s hospital on Wednesday to deliver gifts and seasonal wishes to children receiving treatment there during the holidays. He said the aim of the visit was not only to exchange wishes but also to reassure families that they were not alone during the holidays. He wished the children […]

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54 h. ago The Ministry of Health warns that Cyprus is killing: not smoking ruined Pugacheva's vocals

The Ministry of Health warns that Cyprus is killing: not smoking ruined Pugacheva's vocals  EADaily

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6 d. ago New health minister aims to attract more young people into nursing

New Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides on Friday said he aims to attract more young people into the nursing profession. “The goal is to encourage young people to choose a profession of high scientific value, with excellent employment prospects, and a decisive contribution to public health,” he told nurses’ trade union Pasynm’s annual conference. He described […]

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7 d. ago Private hospitals warn of crisis as health ministry threatens closures

The employers and industrialists’ federation (Oev) expressed deep disappointment on Thursday with an ultimatum issued by the health ministry to private hospitals. Oev warned that the threat to suspend operating licences over nursing shortages risks destabilising the entire healthcare system. The federation accused the ministry of “shifting responsibility onto hospitals despite being long aware of […]

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8 d. ago Cabinet approves bill for creation of national ambulance agency

Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill which foresees the creation of a national ambulance agency. The move was announced by Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides, who said that it “aims to fill the legislative gap in the provision of pre-hospital care”. “The passage of this bill into law will ensure that people who face a sudden […]

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3 w. ago Animal health key to public health and food safety, says health minister

Animal health is the pillar of society’s resilience and is linked to public health and food safety, Health Minister Michael Damianos said on Monday. He was speaking at the 18th conference of the regional committee for the Middle East of the world organisation for animal health (WOAH), taking place in Larnaca on Monday and Tuesday. […]

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3 w. ago Opening Address by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Michael Damianos, at the 17th Europa Donna Pan

Opening Address by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Michael Damianos, at the 17th Europa Donna Pan-European Conference themed “Building bonds, shaping networks for tomorrow”  Κυβερνητική Πύλη - Gov.cy

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3 w. ago Health minister highlights upgrade of medical equipment at Makarios hospital

The health ministry marked the delivery of new medical equipment to the Archbishop Makarios III hospital on Friday, in what officials described as a step towards strengthening public healthcare. Health Minister Michael Damianos said the new equipment will support the hospital’s services and improve care for children and their families. He spoke during a handover […]

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