Terrorist groups from the Middle East in 1996 and previous years used Cyprus as a site for carrying out acts of terrorism against third-country targets. Cyprus has a low rate of crime. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens may refer to the Department of State's pamphlet, A Safe Trip Abroad , for ways to promote a more trouble-free journey. The World Health Organization considers Cyprus to be one of the healthiest areas of the Mediterranean.
Medical care is available at a combination of government hospitals and private clinics.
Many of the private-sector doctors have been trained in the United Kingdom or the United States. While fees are generally lower than those in the U.S., medical supplies are often more expensive. Communicable diseases such as typhoid are rare. Allergies are commonplace due to the dry and dusty climate. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.