Businesses in Cyprus must now appoint designated employees responsible for workplace safety under the Management of Safety and Health Issues at Work regulations, including creating the Internal Protection and Prevention Service (ESYPP). Adequate training is essential, with EMP Medic offering recognized programs and HRDA providing subsidies for training courses to ensure compliance and reduce workrelated incidents.
Cyprus is combatting high Csection rates by offering financial incentives to doctors who promote natural births, with potential pay increases of up to 15% for keeping Csection rates low and penalties up to 35% for exceeding limits. This initiative aims to ensure that Csections are only performed when medically necessary, addressing concerns about overreliance on surgical interventions in childbirth.
Maria’s journey to breaking free from the happiness trap led her to rediscover the joy of authentic living. By prioritizing family time, negotiating a balanced work schedule, embracing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and practicing mindfulness, Maria found fulfillment in aligning her life with her core values and embracing gratitude through tools like The Grateful Flow.
Cyprus grapples with high antibiotic use in livestock farming, leading to a significant challenge with antibiotic resistance especially in pigs and poultry. Efforts to combat this include EUfunded seminars, CAP plans, and a 23.4% reduction in antimicrobial substance sales, aiming to halve antimicrobial use by 2023 for a sustainable future.
The Gesy health system in Cyprus is on the verge of collapse due to understaffing, neglect of mental health services, and system abuses. Opposition party Akel calls for immediate transparency, engagement, and a strategic modernization plan to prevent a future where only the wealthy receive adequate medical coverage.
Health Minister of Cyprus, Michalis Damianos, urges youth to consider nursing and midwifery careers due to critical shortages in healthcare. With promising job prospects and diverse roles in patient care, prevention, and research, the minister advocates for these professions to combat the shortage and ensure public health is prioritized.
In a heated standoff between the diagnostics association and the Health Insurance Organisation, diagnostic centres face potential closure due to a reform set for 2025. The association vows legal action to protect essential services, emphasizing the urgent need for transparent dialogue to preserve healthcare standards.
Confronting Cyprus’ Weight Bias: The average dress size for women in Cyprus is a European 44 to 46, UK 16 to 18, and US 14 to 16. Limited availability of larger sizes in Cyprus’ malls indicates a bias towards slender frames, impacting fashion and societal attitudes towards body image.
The controversy surrounding a doctor’s return to practice in Cyprus after being convicted of indecent assault against a patient has sparked calls for legislative reforms and stricter medical conduct regulations to uphold patient safety and trust in healthcare. Health Minister Michalis Damianokos is in discussions with the Cyprus Medical Association to address the need for updates in the existing protocols governing medical professionals’ behavior.
A yellow weather alert signals a sudden surge in temperatures, with highs reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. To stay safe, drink plenty of water, avoid midday sun, wear light clothing, recognize heat exhaustion signs, and keep homes cool with fans or closed blinds. Don’t forget to check on vulnerable neighbors, like the elderly and young children, during this heatwave.
