University of Nicosia hosts Exercise is Medicine awareness week

Between May 4 and May 9, 2026, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) hosted the 'Exercise is Medicine On Campus Week'. This initiative is part of the global 'Exercise is Medicine Cyprus' program, which aims to integrate physical activity into healthcare systems to manage chronic diseases. Activities included educational presentations for students in Sport Science and Medical programs regarding the role of physical activity in health. The university campus displayed posters featuring World Health Organization guidelines to promote exercise in daily life. Practical physical events were organized in collaboration with the UNIC Run Club and sport science students. The program seeks to establish physical activity as a fundamental pillar of public health through collaboration and scientific education. No specific attendance numbers or budget details were released by the organizers.