AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Health Policy: Ireland’s Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD represented Cyprus at the EPSCO meeting in Luxembourg, where EU ministers discussed the European Biotech Act and progress on simplifying medical and in vitro diagnostic devices rules, alongside briefings on pandemic prevention and an Ebola outbreak. Public Health & Food Safety: Cyprus is nearing completion of foot-and-mouth surveillance after all tested samples so far in Limassol and Nicosia came back negative, with vaccination continuing and controls maintained along the demarcation line. Care for Families: Ronald McDonald House® Cyprus opened its new wing in Nicosia, adding four guest rooms plus upgraded kitchen and laundry facilities to increase capacity by up to 120 families per year. Nutrition & Community: EMU marked Dietitians’ Day with a Nutrition and Dietetics Panel featuring Cyprus Turkish Dietitians Association specialists and other dietitians. Elder Abuse Watch: Cyprus’s Elderly Observatory marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, urging stronger prevention as it cites WHO data that one in six over-60s faces abuse globally. Wellness Trend: A new buzz around cedarwood essential oil highlights its traditional use and modern aromatherapy role in stress relief and grounding.
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