AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoA&E Pressure in Famagusta: Famagusta General Hospital’s accident and emergency saw over 11,000 cases in just three summer months, averaging about 120 a day as tourist numbers surge—highlighting staffing strain and reports of chronic understaffing. Dementia Alert: Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias ranked as the second leading cause of death among women in Cyprus in 2021, with the Ithaki Foundation urging earlier diagnosis, prevention and better support for patients and carers. Diabetes/Obesity Medicine Access: Cyprus patients are calling to end the special approval process for certain diabetes and obesity treatments, saying delays happen even when supplies exist and pushing for more of these medicines to be included in the GESY system. Mosquito-Borne Disease Risk: UKHSA has found Aedes aegypti mosquitoes breeding in east London for the first time, while Cyprus is flagged by ECDC as having the species established—raising dengue and Zika concerns. EU CAP Payments in Occupied Areas: The European Commission confirms no CAP payments are made to farmers in parts of Cyprus not under the Republic’s control, citing administration through the island’s CAP strategic plan. Kyrenia Ferry Recovery: Turkish President Erdogan says nine ships and 11 aircraft are continuing search and recovery efforts for missing people after the Kyrenia ferry sinking. Violence and Health Impact: A 61-year-old woman was stabbed to death near Trikomo by her ex-husband, and a 10-year-old was injured after a battery was thrown during the Apoel-AEL match in Nicosia.
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