Mobile clinic delivers free health checks in Mitsero

On Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Mobile Clinic carried out a community outreach visit to Mitsero village in the Nicosia district, as part of its ongoing commitment to preventive care and community engagement.

Between 10:00 and 13:00, 19 medical students participated in the activity, providing blood pressure, glucose and spirometry measurements, as well as body mass index (BMI) assessments under the supervision of Clinical Associate Professor Danny Alon Ellenbogen.

A total of 42 residents from Mitsero and neighbouring communities were screened, supporting early detection and prevention of common health conditions.

The visit was organised in collaboration with the local Neighbourhood Social Worker programme, whose support was instrumental in facilitating contact with the community and coordinating the activity.

Following the screenings, the community hosted the team for lunch at a local tavern, providing an opportunity for connection while enjoying the flavours of traditional Cypriot cuisine.

The group then visited the stunning Kokkinopezoula lake of Mitsero, learning about its history as a former pyrite mine; the source of its characteristic red-coloured waters.

‘Participating in the Mobile Clinic outreach in Mitsero village was a truly meaningful experience and a powerful reminder that healthcare should be accessible to everyone, particularly in rural communities where services can be limited. While practising clinical skills and performing basic health examinations, I had the opportunity to communicate directly with patients, listen to their concerns, and approach care with empathy, highlighting the importance of the human connection in medicine’.

Athina Batzanopoulou
MD Year 2

‘The Mitsero expedition was a very interesting and insightful experience. I really enjoyed having direct contact with patients and being able to assist them in any way I could. Providing such services to the elderly was a true privilege for which I’m very grateful. Attending this event reminded me why I decided to study medicine in the first place’.

Ahmad Khayat
MD Year 2