AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health Policy: Cyprus is drafting new rules on public-sector sick leave to curb abuse while protecting genuine illness, with Justice Minister Costas Fityris saying proposals will be discussed with the medical community and unions before parliament. Child Health Watch: Childhood cancer in Cyprus is flagged as a concern, with OECD/EC estimates putting incidence slightly above the EU average and highlighting leukaemia, brain tumours and lymphomas as the biggest shares. Viral Hepatitis Focus: Ahead of World Hepatitis Day (July 28), Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides called hepatitis a “silent epidemic,” stressing vaccination, early testing for cure (especially hepatitis C), and tackling stigma. Medication Safety & Access: A hospital pharmacist in Cyprus was recognised for excellence in student mentorship, underscoring the role of clinical preceptors in training future pharmacy staff. Community Health & Environment: The government approved €1m to clean illegal waste-dumping sites, prioritising locations at higher wildfire risk—an indirect win for public health. Health & Wellness Research: A new review links omega-3 supplementation in healthy ageing to reduced pro-inflammatory processes.
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