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World Hemophilia Day is celebrated every year on April 17. What is hemophilia? Hemophilia is an inherited disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, due to a deficiency of specific clotting factors. This can lead to prolonged bleeding, even from minor injuries. Why was April 17 ...

Scalamed Larnaca Medical Centre will remain closed from Good Friday through Easter Tuesday. Emergency cases can contact the on-call physician who will be available during these days at Agia Marina Clinic at phone number 24 636343. ...

"Health as a Fundamental Human Right" World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7, marking the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. This day serves as a global reminder that health is not a privilege, but a basic human right for everyone, regardless of country, income, or ...

World Autism Awareness Day is one of the most important global days dedicated to awareness, acceptance, and the promotion of the rights of people with autism. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, through Resolution 62/139, and is celebrated every year on April 2 around ...

World Bipolar Disorder Day, observed every year on March 30, is an important opportunity to raise awareness and understanding about Bipolar Disorder, a mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. The date is no coincidence — it falls on the birthday of the great painter ...

The Larnaca Private Medical Centre (M.P.A. Scalamed Ltd), a day care medical centre based in Larnaca, is seeking to recruit Nurses. Main Responsibilities - Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients - Continuous monitoring and assessment of patients' condition - Implementing and adhering ...

A visit and tour of our Medical Center was conducted today by the patient advocate, during which we discussed the framework for safeguarding patient rights. In full support of the patient advocate's efforts, we have proceeded with the appointment of Ms. Georgia Asprou Charalambous as Patient Rights ...

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24, with the goal of raising public awareness about tuberculosis (TB) — a contagious but curable disease that continues to pose a significant threat to global public health. This date marks the discovery of the bacterium that causes the ...

World Optometry Day, celebrated every year on March 23, is dedicated to promoting eye health and highlighting the vital role optometrists play in vision prevention and care. Optometry is a cornerstone of primary healthcare, contributing to the early detection and management of vision problems such ...

The "Patient's Guide" includes specialized information and answers for all services provided within the General Healthcare System. A collaboration between the Health Insurance Organization and OSAK. Get informed by clicking the link below https://patientjourneycy.org/#genikesSlide ...

Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 February in leap years) and is an important global initiative dedicated to raising awareness for the millions of people living with rare diseases worldwide. The aim of the day is to highlight the challenges faced by patients and their ...

ScalaMed Medical Center was present at the 27th Medical and Wellness Travel Conference 2026, held in Manchester, UK. Dr. Michalis Hinis and Mr. Nicholas Christodoulou engaged in the exchange of knowledge, experience, and perspectives on medical travel with colleagues from across Europe. The ...