Cyprus Times

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Cyprus: Vaccination to Begin Tomorrow

Published February 23, 2026, 17:07
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Cyprus: Vaccination to Begin Tomorrow

Cyprus is working closely with the European Commission to address the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. The Minister of Agriculture, Maria Panagiotou, met with Commissioners responsible for Animal Health and Agriculture, requesting the immediate start of vaccinations and financial assistance. The European Commission responded promptly to the request for vaccinations, committing to send vaccines from tomorrow. 11 cases of foot-and-mouth disease have already been recorded, and more than 25 units have been affected. An investigation has also begun into potential criminal offenses related to the spread of the disease.