AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health Policy: Cyprus is moving to create a national vaccination registry to replace easily-lost paper records, aiming to strengthen continuity of care and improve tracking. Cancer Prevention & Tobacco Control: Pasykaf (Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends) urged stronger protection of young people from nicotine addiction ahead of World No Tobacco Day, calling out loopholes that keep non-nicotine tobacco products accessible to minors. Healthcare Access & Services: Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre launched new PET/CT services, expanding diagnostic capacity for cancer patients. Disability & Accessibility: Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades highlighted the role of accessible infrastructure for people living with multiple sclerosis, stressing safer mobility and coordination with health and welfare bodies. Local Health Workforce & Economy: Cyprus unemployment fell to 4% in early 2026, but youth unemployment remains high at 13.1%, a reminder that health and wellbeing are tied to job security. Agriculture Health Crisis (Foot-and-Mouth): Livestock farmers staged protests over foot-and-mouth disease culls and compensation, with talks promised for Tuesday after tense standoffs near the Presidential Palace.
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