Ranked by the World Health Organization as one of the healthiest countries in the Mediterranean, Cyprus has an excellent healthcare system provided through both the private and public sector.
Healthcare in Cyprus is cheap and effective, and is another reason many expats relocate to the island. The Cyprus healthcare system is divided into public and private sectors. Public healthcare is either inexpensive or free, at least for citizens of the EU, and even private healthcare costs can be relatively affordable.
The public health service is funded through the social security payments of those who work on the island, whether Cypriots or foreign residents. The system provides free or low-cost healthcare for those who contribute to social security, plus their families and retirees, as well as emergency treatment for everyone.
EU citizens who are visiting Cyprus can receive free outpatient or inpatient treatment with a European Health Card, which is issued by the health authority in their home country. However, this covers only essential treatment and not routine treatment.
