Medical treatment and assistance in Cyprus is offered free of charge to international tourists in cases of emergency at the Accident and Emergency Department of Government Hospitals and Health Institutions. EU citizens must produce an E111 medical card issued by their country's health care authorities. Holiday makers can also use their health insurance towards their medical expenses, provided the policy covers the length of their stay on the island. More detailed information can be obtained from the Cyprus Ministry of Health. Cyprus at present has no dangerous infectious diseases. Visitors do not require any vaccinations to travel to Cyprus. Medicine can be purchased at pharmacies on presentation of a doctor's prescription. Almost all brands of medicine are available in Cyprus . Pharmacies are all marked with a green cross. Wherever you are on the island you can call 112 numbers in case of emergency. Hospitals Water is safe to drink in Cyprus. Water pollution is negligible and every home has fresh running drinking water.Tap water in hotels, restaurants, public premises, etc., is also safe to drink. However as a precautionary measure we always recommend using bottled water. Detailed information concerning foreign Embassies and High Commissions in Cyprus can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign affairs. Crime Cyprus has an excellent reputation for being a safe and friendly place. You can help keep it that way by taking a few basic precautions to protect both yourself and your belongings.
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