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Family doctors to get access to patients’ hospital records …

WebIn future, the system will allow orders for X-rays, cross-border health data sharing consent, access to medical imaging and personal health records to be made by smartphone or tablet. Family doctor Philip Sciortino said the system helped doctors focus on patient needs. “The buzzword for GPs is ‘continuity of care’,” he said, explaining

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New Paola regional health centre works have started

WebThe new regional health centre in Paola, named after former health minister Censu Moran, will be complete in three-and-a-half years’ time. Construction work on a regional health centre in Paola has finally started after the tendering procedure was caught up in a quandary last year. The project will see the construction of a mini-hospital on a

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[VIDEO] New clinical patient administration system …

Webby Miriam Dalli. 3 min read. A new clinical patient administration system (CPAS) integrating the different levels of healthcare was launched this morning by Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia. The system was devised by health ministry and Mater Dei Hospital employees in collaboration with different health givers led by IT consultant Mark …

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WebMaltaToday is the 24/7 online newspaper renowned for its investigative and analytical journalism together with commentary, culture, sports and business.

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Dennis Vella Baldacchino nominated as new Health …

WebVella Baldacchino will be replacing John Cachia on 1 October. Dr Dennis Vella Baldacchino has been nominated as the new Mental Health Commissioner, replacing Dr John Cachia who occupied the position since 2012.

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Steward Healthcare files for US bankruptcy to pay back

WebSteward Health Care, the American healthcare provider whose international arm had acquired Malta’s controversial hospitals’ PPP, has filed for bankruptcy in Texas.. The struggling health care provider had relied on backing from private equity investors like Medical Properties Trust (MPW), to purchase dozens of community hospitals, including …

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Government announces plan for new acute hospital in …

WebGovernment has unveiled its plan for a new acute hospital in Gozo, as well as the regeneration of the Gozo General Hospital. Addressing a press conference, health minister Jo Etienne Abela explained government’s plan, which includes among others, the development of a new acute hospital that will enhance Gozo’s health infrastructure. This

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Close to €1 billion health budget includes spend on new …

WebClose to €1 billion health budget includes spend on new free medicines. €138 million of the 2021 health care budget was attrobuted to the Covid-19 measures. 15 October 2021, 1:15pm. by Luke Vella. 2 min read. The health budget will reach a record €972 million. The health care budget for next year will be a "record" €972 million, Health

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We have a great healthcare system, how do we make it …

WebOur current infrastructure covers all expenses, resources and staff. Based on financial estimates from the 2021 budget, the total recurring spend on health services is at 758 million euros. As a direct result, we have access to medicine that can alleviate, or outright cure, suffering from most ailments. Even in the case of rare and terminal

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New government suicide hotline to start operating by the …

WebA new helpline will start operating by the end of October to assist people contemplating committing suicide. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Chris Fearne explained in Parliament on Wednesday that this helpline will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mental health care workers will be at the other end of the line, …

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Marsaxlokk primary health centre to include GU clinic

WebThe opening of the Marsaxlokk community clinic took place on Thursday. The new primary healthcare community clinic in Marsaxlokk will include a GU (Genitourinary) Clinic, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced. Speaking during the health centre opening, Fearne said this one was of the projects to strengthen health care within the community.

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Steward bosses kicked out of Malta wanted for Senate

WebWith Steward kicked out of the three Malta state hospitals it failed to revitalise into a health-tourism hub, the American parent is now under the lens of American politicians after financial losses started to jeopardise operations at its Massachusetts hospitals. Senator Ed Markey said Steward executives, whose business model is to simply

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Health minister Chris Fearne launches Kirkop health centre project …

WebThe new health centre will be a continuation of the government's policy of strengthening health care services within the community, health minister Chris Fearne says 

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National health service will offer full medical care for transgender

WebA consultation document on transgender healthcare is expected to make Malta one of just six countries to make health services trans-inclusive and offer trans people full medical and psycho-social care. Health minister Chris Fearne said the government will provide training to Malta’s healthcare professionals in undertaking procedures which

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Let’s talk about stress Anton Grech

WebFollowing alarming reports that as many as one to three cases of self-harm end up in Mater Dei’s A&E department daily, psychiatrist ANTON GRECH calls for a radical overhaul of our cultural approach to stress: a leading cause of suicide worldwide. 18 November 2019, 7:30am. by Raphael Vassallo.

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Vitals Global Healthcare sells Malta hospitals concession to …

WebJust 21 months after securing 30-year lease to operate Gozo, St Luke’s and Karin Grech hospitals, Vitals Global Healthcare is selling its concession to Steward Healthcare

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Opaque Steward ownership distances Americans from Malta fall-out

WebSteward is awaiting the outcome of a court case filed in Malta by the Nationalist MP Adrian Delia, which could force the rescission of the controversial privatisation deal. Labour braced for Steward fall-out over penalty, fraud investigation. But since 2020, the ownership of the Maltese concession has criss-crossed Europe, from …

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Chris Fearne to be appointed President of World Health …

WebThe Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister said it is a great honour for him and the country. Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne will be appointed as President of the World Health Assembly on Sunday. Fearne, who is also Malta's Health Minister, will be president of the 46th edition of the assembly that brings together WHO’s 194 member …

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Vitals Global Healthcare owners secretly purchased medical …

WebThe hidden owners of Vitals Global Healthcare, who were controversially awarded a hospitals’ privatisation contract they could not fulfil, reportedly funded the takeover of a medical equipment company that now has exclusivity with new hospital owners Steward Healthcare.. According to a share purchase agreement published by The Shift …

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