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A campaign has been launched to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and HIV in Cyprus, coinciding with ‘World Hepatitis Day’. The Health Minister emphasized the importance of equal access to quality health services for the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Viral hepatitis is the second leading infectious cause of death worldwide, with deaths increasing to 1.3 million globally in 2022. The World Health Organization aims for comprehensive screening for viral hepatitis by 2030. An initiative called ‘KYFA Checkpoint’ was presented at the press conference, offering free tests for interested individuals.
The number of persons diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in Cyprus is on the rise, with 3,052 registered patients according to figures from the national health system Gesy. Associations are calling for a national strategy to provide quality services to patients and better training of healthcare providers.
Demetris Skourides visited the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING) and praised the Department of Bioinformatics (C-BIG) for its expertise and diverse specializations.
– Thyroid cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Cyprus and the sixth in men.
– Holistic support is needed for those with thyroid cancer.
– Early detection of thyroid nodules and regular follow-up are key for better treatment outcomes.
– Main symptom is the appearance of a lump in the throat.
– Other symptoms include hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks and a painless throat mass.
– Thyroid cancer risk is increased by environmental and genetic factors, including being female, a low iodine diet, and family history.
– Women who have had breast cancer have a slightly increased chance of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and vice versa.
– One in three people in Cyprus are hypertensive.
– For people in their 60’s, two out of three Cypriots have high blood pressure.
– Less than one-third of hypertensives have managed to regulate their issue with medication.
– Hypertension is the most common chronic disease and one of the most important contributors to mortality, morbidity, and poor quality of life.
– It is called the ‘silent killer’ and people are urged to seek professional help and measure their pressure properly.
A new portrait of Princess Catherine on the cover of Tatler magazine has stirred mixed reactions online. The painting by artist Hannah Uzor is meant to portray the Princess’s strength after her cancer diagnosis. Some social media users are not satisfied with the likeness of the portrait to the Princess, although Uzor defended her work by explaining the symbolism behind the background related to Kate’s eye color and love for the outdoors.
The Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society has been organizing the ‘Christodoula March’ for 49 years, named after a cancer patient named Christodoula. The march symbolizes social solidarity and moral encouragement in the ongoing battle against cancer and serves as the primary funding source for the society.
King Charles visited a military training college and joked about being “allowed out of his cage”. This was his second engagement since returning to public duties after his cancer diagnosis. Prince Harry’s visit to Britain coincided with his father’s engagements, preventing a reunion between the two.
The cancer-stricken winner of the .3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon will receive a 2 million lump-sum after taxes and plans to continue playing the lottery.