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Heat exhaustion cases rise as health services on alert for long weekend

Public hospitals and the Ambulance Services are fully prepared to effectively cater for increasing cases of heat related emergencies,...
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Heat-related deaths in Europe reach almost 50,000 people in 2023

Heatwaves claimed an estimated 47,690 lives in Europe in 2023, making it the second deadliest year for heat-related deaths...
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3 COVID-19 and 2 heatstroke patients in the ICU- Hospitals report ready to face challenges

The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalised in state hospitals remains steadily above fifty, while three elderly patients are being...
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Three heatstroke patients reportedly in hospital

According to the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO), three individuals are currently hospitalised at the Nicosia General Hospital due...
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Heat-related symptoms can arise even when under shade

Prolonged exposure to the sun, especially during heatwaves, can lead to various health issues, as explained by Assistant Professor...
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Heatstroke symptoms and how to tackle them

Heatstroke is the overheating of the body, resulting in a significant and dangerous increase in body temperature. It is a...
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Heat struck teen soldier transferred to France, test results pending

The 17-year-old National Guard soldier, who collapsed last Friday after a regular morning exercise at his unit and had...
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Bridge of life as young conscript to be flown to France for treatment

The 17 year old special forces National Guardsman, who is in critical condition after suffering heatstroke, will be flown...
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Conscript who suffered heatstroke remains in critical condition

A 17 year old National Guardsman from Larnaca who enlisted just a few days ago, remains intubated in the...
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Heatstroke deaths on the rise, as electricity prices kill pensioners who can’t afford to even use a fan

Pensioners Observatory President Dimos Antoniou has painted a grim picture of deadly heatwave repercussions for many elderly couples or...
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Three hospitalised in serious condition after heatstroke

Health officials in Cyprus are urging caution as a heatwave grips the island. Several cases of heat exhaustion have...
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Second death from heatstroke

A second heatstroke death was recorded on Saturday afternoon, 15 June, due to the prolonged heatwave in Cyprus. According to...
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Heatwave claims first victim as woman dies in Nicosia after heatstroke

A 91-year-old woman passed away on Friday in Nicosia after a heatstroke. According to the Health Services, the woman...

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