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Health Minister: Children with Cancer are Symbols of Strength and Dignity

Published February 15, 2026, 09:15
Health Minister: Children with Cancer are Symbols of Strength and Dignity

The Minister of Health, Neofytos Charalambides, stated that children with cancer are symbols of strength and dignity, on the occasion of World Childhood Cancer Day. He welcomed the charity event “TOGETHER – A Dream, A Wish, A Voice, A Hope” held in Limassol, emphasizing that hope is strengthened when we are united. He stressed that survival rates exceed 80% and the state supports children and their families with an accessible and quality healthcare system. The President of the “A Dream A Wish” Association, Giorgos Penintaex, called on everyone to appreciate their health and support children fighting cancer.