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7-Member Scientific Committee Formed to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus

Published March 18, 2026, 20:12
7-Member Scientific Committee Formed to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus

A 7-member Scientific Advisory Committee has been formed to address the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus, following a decision by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panagiotou. The committee consists of six doctors specializing in veterinary medicine, pathology, and infectious diseases. The members of the committee have significant experience in national and European committees, research programs, and laboratory diagnostics. The committee will contribute to controlling the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus.