European Consumer Centres Network TOURISM IN CYPRUS
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European Consumer Centres Network TOURISM IN CYPRUS
European Network Consumer Centres TOURISM IN CYPRUS This brochure will provide you with information on health and safety in Cyprus. You will find practical advice and important legal information covering the different topics. We have tried to include all the relevant information concerning travel to Cyprus and your stay in Cyprus, however the information provided is not fully detailed on all points and should be viewed as a guide not as a verbatim statement of the law. Cyprus has a very high standard of medical services. Public hospitals, private clinics and other hospitalisation centres are equipped with the latest facilities. Health and Safety Medical Services and Hospitals Government General Hospitals and Private clinics/ hospitals are mostly concentrated in urban areas. Health centres and subcentres operate in the rural areas. All Government General Hospitals and some private clinics as well, have Accident and Emergency departments. In case of health emergencies, the medical treatment at the Accidents and Emergency departments of Government Hospitals, is offered free of charge to international tourists. EU citizens who require health treatment should provide their personal European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) that has replaced the previous health forms such as E111. Tourists can also make use of their health insurance which covers medical expenses, provided that the insurance covers the length of their stay in Cyprus. Most hotels make arrangements for their guests upon request. Private doctor’s visiting hours on weekdays: 09:00 – 13:00 hrs and 16:00 – 19:00 hrs. Pharmacies All pharmacies that are open during night and on weekends/ holidays are listed in the local newspapers. Moreover, this information can be given by calling at the following numbers: Lefkosia (Nicosia) 90901402 Lemesos (Limassol) 90901405 Larnaca 90901404 Ammochostos (Famagusta) 90901403 Paphos 90901406 Safety The safety of food and the quality of drinking water in Cyprus is monitored by the Medical and Public Health of the Ministry of Health and the Local authorirtes. It is safe to drink water in Cyprus, as water pollution is negligible. Moreover, tap-water in hotels, reataurants and public premises is safe to drink. Cyprus is free from dangerous infectious diseases. No vaccination requirements for any international traveller. According to Cyprus Law, the importation, possession and use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is strictly prohibited. Emergency numbers Police / Fire Brigade / First aid / Ambulance 199 Forest Fire Reports 1407 The European Consumer Centres Network If you, as a foreign consumer, feel you have been mistreated by a Cypriot professional, the European Consumer Centres will be pleased to help you reach an amicable settlement of the dispute. You can find further information and a complete list of all the centres at: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/redress/ecc_network/index_en.htm European Consumer Centre Cyprus 6, Andrea Araouzou Street CY - 1421 Lefkosia (Nicosia) Phone: +357 22867100/177 Fax: +357 22 375120 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ecccyprus.org