About UNIC Health
UNIC Health reflects the University of Nicosia’s commitment to advancing global health through a collaborative approach that integrates education, healthcare, and research. Bringing together the Medical School, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Life and Health Sciences, and affiliated healthcare institutions, UNIC Health addresses key global health challenges. Guided by One Health principles, this ecosystem fosters interdisciplinary research and innovative healthcare solutions for a healthier, more resilient future.
Message from the Executive VP
On behalf of UNIC Health, I extend a warm welcome to our community and visitors. Our mission is clear: to advance health and wellbeing through the integration of education, research, clinical practice and service to the community. UNIC Health, which includes the Medical School, the School of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Life and Health Sciences, the Medical Centre and the Rural Medicine Health Center, embodies our commitment to this mission.
We adhere to the One Health approach, understanding that human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected. Through collaborative efforts across our schools and centres, we work to address complex health challenges and improve community health outcomes.
Our research activities span biomedical, clinical, public health and social dimensions to health and well-being. By focusing on these areas, we aim to contribute viable solutions to prevent, mitigate and adapt to global health challenges and to foster innovation in healthcare. Additionally, our dedication to internationalization, underscored by our global partnerships, enhances our educational offerings and research endeavours, providing a valuable perspective that enriches our community.
We invite you to learn more about our programmes and initiatives as we strive to make meaningful contributions to health and society.
Professor Andreas Charalambous
Executive Vice President
UNIC Health
One Health
One Health is a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach that recognizes the vital interconnections between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. UNIC Health embraces this integrated approach at local, regional, and global levels to achieve optimal health outcomes and address today’s complex health challenges.
Linking Human, Animal and Environmental Health
In today’s interconnected world, diseases can spread further and faster than ever before. A health threat anywhere can be a health threat everywhere. World organisations like the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are working together to mainstream One Health so that they are better prepared to prevent, predict, detect, and respond to global health threats.
Academic Ecosystem
The close synergies between the Medical School, the School of Veterinary Medicine, and the School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Nicosia create an ideal academic ecosystem for delivering a well-rounded education in health sciences. Our objective is to provide students with inter-professional learning opportunities, fostering collaboration across disciplines to achieve a shared goal: improving health outcomes for individuals and communities.
One Health Research Strategy
The One Health Research Strategy at UNIC Health addresses complex health challenges by integrating human, animal, and environmental health. Focusing on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental health impacts, this strategy fosters collaboration with research institutions and healthcare organizations to deliver sustainable, evidence-based solutions. This approach equips researchers and students to tackle today’s interconnected health issues and drive global progress.
