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Health Profile of Cyprus: Challenges and Improvements

December 17, 2025

The 'Health Profile of Cyprus 2025' report highlights the challenges facing the island's healthcare system. Despite a stable increase in life expectancy, 27% of deaths are attributed to unhealthy habits. Cypriots report having good health, even though health expenditures remain lower than the EU average. The implementation of the General Health System has led to improvements in funding, but challenges in healthcare provision persist. Key concerns include population aging and the rise of chronic diseases.