Health and Safety

Health and Safety in Northern Cyprus

Anyone visiting the country can receive emergency medical treatment in public hospitals, HIV screening is performed in all blood banks, and almost all of the doctors speak English. Apart from this, medical services are provided in most of the accommodation facilities and hotels, and International Health Insurance policies are valid in most hospitals and rural clinics.

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Pharmacy shops with the symbol 'E' in red It can recommend medication for common holiday illnesses, and gives some medications such as over-the-counter antibiotics. It is possible to find all medicines of European origin in pharmacies. All pharmacies, which operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, have a list of on-duty pharmacies on their windows. When faced with an emergency in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, 112 should be called. This call is directed to the relevant health institution.

The Calmest And Safest Country

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is known as the island of safe and friendly people with a very low crime rate. Women can walk comfortably on the street at any time of the day and are not disturbed in any way. It is enough to call 155 to ask for support from the security forces in large settlements and to call for help in case of emergency. If you have entered a military area by mistake, you will be warned in a very polite way and you will be able to leave the area. 'No Photos Taken' available in various parts of the country you need to take the written warning signs seriously. Again, if you are a driver, you have to obey the speed limits.