In Cyprus the safety of local food and water supply is monitored by the Health Inspectors of the Medical and Public Health Services and the Local Authorities through frequent inspections of food establishments and water supplies and sampling of food and water for microbiological and chemical analysis. Water which is intended for human consumption is chlorinated and distributed through a piped system.

Therefore Cyprus is free from the epidemic diseases, and even the common infectious diseases are rare.

No vaccination is required for international travelers.

Water is safe to drink in Cyprus, as water pollution is negligible and every home has fresh running drinking-water.

All the District Water Boards are in constant collaboration with the Government Health Services and the General Laboratory for the prevention of any toxicological and bacteriological infection of water in Cyprus. Tap-water in hotels, restaurants, public premises, etc., is safe to drink.

Government General Hospitals and private clinics are mostly concentrated in urban areas, while health centers, sub-centers, and dispensaries function in the rural areas, providing a network to meet the medical needs of the whole population.

All General Hospitals as well as some private clinics have casualty departments for emergency cases.

Medical treatment and assistance is offered to international tourists in case of health emergencies at the Ambulatory and Emergency Department of Government Hospitals/institutions free of charge. Holiday-makers can also make use of their insurance which covers medical expenses, provided that this insurance covers the length of their stay on the island.

Almost all brands of manufactured medicines are available in Cyprus. Local newspapers list pharmacies which are open during the night and on weekends/holidays. Most hotels make arrangements for Medical services for their guests upon request. The majority of doctors are English speaking.

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