### Saint James Hospital Opens €8m Vision and Aesthetics Clinic in Budapest: A New Dawn for Healthcare Innovation In a strategic move that reflects both ambition and foresight, Saint James Hospital has unveiled its latest project: a state-of-the-art €8 million vision and aesthetics clinic in Budapest. This development not only underscores the hospital’s commitment to…
**Puttinu Cares to Open €25 Million Children’s Centre in Mosta: A Beacon of Hope for Maltese Families** In a monumental stride towards enhancing the quality of healthcare for children in Malta, Puttinu Cares, a renowned charity dedicated to supporting families of children with serious illnesses, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art €25 million children’s…
**Watch: Free HIV Medication Tender is Pushed Back to 2026 – A Community in Concern** In a significant development for Malta’s healthcare landscape, the government has announced that the tender for free HIV medication will be postponed until 2026. This decision has sparked widespread concern among healthcare advocates, patients, and the LGBTQ+ community, who view…
**Pharmacies Open Today – December 21, 2025: A Lifeline for the Maltese Community** As the festive season approaches, the hustle and bustle of daily life in Malta intensifies. December 21, 2025, is no exception, as many families prepare for Christmas celebrations. However, amidst the holiday cheer, the community’s health remains a priority, prompting many to…
### Standards Chief Drops Alex Borg Medicines Probe, Flags Flaw in MPs’ Code In a significant development within Malta’s political and healthcare landscape, the Standards Commissioner has announced the cessation of an investigation into Alex Borg, a prominent figure in the pharmaceuticals sector. This decision has sparked a wave of reactions across the island, raising…
**No Standards Commissioner Probe into Alex Borg’s Generic Medicines Claims: Implications for Malta’s Healthcare Landscape** In a recent development that has stirred discussions across the Maltese healthcare community, the Office of the Standards Commissioner has decided not to pursue an investigation into the claims made by Alex Borg regarding generic medicines. This decision raises significant…
**French Court Jails Doctor for Life for Poisoning Patients: A Wake-Up Call for Malta’s Medical Community** In a shocking case that has reverberated across Europe, a French doctor was sentenced to life in prison for the deliberate poisoning of 30 patients, resulting in the deaths of 12. This harrowing incident raises pressing questions not only…
### Nurses’ Industrial Action at Cardiac Lab Blocked by Courts: A Call for Justice Amidst Struggles In a significant turn of events that has caught the attention of both the medical community and the general public, the Industrial Tribunal of Malta has blocked a planned industrial action by nurses at the Cardiac Lab of Mater…
**Court Rejects Steward CEO’s Bid to Halt Criminal Proceedings in Malta** In a landmark decision that resonates deeply within Malta’s socio-political landscape, the court’s recent rejection of Steward Health Care CEO Dr. A. J. C. Smith’s attempt to halt criminal proceedings against him marks a significant moment in the ongoing saga surrounding the management of…
**New EU Pharma Rules Could Be a Big Win for Medicines Availability in Malta** In a landscape where healthcare accessibility is paramount, Malta stands on the cusp of a transformative moment with the European Union’s new pharmaceutical regulations. These changes aim to streamline the approval process for medicines across member states, potentially enhancing the availability…
**Doctors in England to Strike as ‘Super Flu’ Surges: What It Means for Malta** In a dramatic escalation of tensions within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), doctors across England are preparing to strike as a particularly virulent strain of influenza, dubbed ‘super flu’, surges through the population. This situation not only raises alarms in…
### Data Gaps and Staff Shortages Undermine Planning for Ageing Population – NAO In a recent report by the National Audit Office (NAO) of Malta, the alarming issues of data gaps and staff shortages have been highlighted as significant impediments to effective planning for the country’s ageing population. As Malta continues to experience one of…
