Although there is no national health service as such in Cyprus the cost of medical treatment in government hospitals is very low.

Those wishing to consult medical experts privately will find a wide choice of doctors, specialists, and surgeons practising. There are many local private clinics and these generally do not require an appointment. The minimum charge for a private consultation is approximately £10.

The standard of medical treatment is high and continuously improving.

There are a number of companies offering medical insurance schemes, which will cover medical care, tailored to the individual's needs and budget.

The medical insurance can cover hospitalisation at the clinic or hospital of your choice, even outpatient consultation is, drugs required and home nursing.

Pharmacy (chemist)

There is an abundance of pharmacies in Cyprus they are well stocked and efficient. With the pharmacist's advice, many types of medication including antibiotics may be bought over-the-counter. All main towns and some local villages will have pharmacies open outside normal working hours on a rota basis.

Opticians

There is a wide choice of qualified opticians in all areas of Cyprus. For a sight test you can often just walk in the to the opticians without an appointment. All quality names and designer frames are available including high specifications lenses. These can be made up within a few days and the cost is typically half of that, of the UK

In fact, many people come to Cyprus especially to have their spectacles made, often at more than one pair. The savings they make pays for the holiday.

Dentists

There are a number of dentists in Cyprus. It is easy to visit they dentists, often straight away. The technology is relatively high and the cost is a lower, compared with that of the UK.