AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Work Safety: Cyprus has issued an orange-heat response, with the Labour Department ordering a halt to heavy and moderate outdoor work plus motorcycle and personal-mobility deliveries from 12:00–16:00 in inland areas under 300m altitude and more than 10km from the coast, urging hydration, shade breaks and heat-stress protections. Power & Health Access: Electricity authorities activated rotating 30-minute load-shedding across Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca–Famagusta, with Paphos also divided into groups—an issue that can disrupt care and cooling during extreme temperatures. Water Quality Watch: An investigation is underway after bathers reported sewage in the sea at Timi beach in Paphos, with calls for tests and public-health precautions. Diabetes Foot Care: GeSY expanded podiatry coverage for diabetes and other high-risk conditions, adding preventive visits and increasing reimbursed appointments to help prevent ulcers and serious lower-limb complications. Kidney Transplant Story: A rare “domino” kidney transplant chain in Israel included a Cypriot teenager, highlighting coordinated care across families and religions. Community Health Initiatives: Friends of the Earth Cyprus launched Food Connect to help curb Cyprus’s high food waste by matching surplus food from businesses with free pickups by organisations and citizens. Cancer Support Partnership: The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce (Keve) signed a cooperation memo with the Elpida Foundation for children with cancer and leukaemia, focusing on medical, psychosocial and palliative support. Sports & Wellness: Lidl’s “Better Living Days” wellness roadshow continues to Paralimni (July 24–25) with nutrition tips, activities and family-focused events. Public Health Education: Cyprus introduced a new National Quality Certification Mark with a QR code so shoppers can verify origin, production process and quality standards for agri-livestock products.
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