In a landmark decision that has sent ripples through Malta’s healthcare and legal systems, a minor has been moved from Mount Carmel Hospital’s adult ward following a court order. This unprecedented move has not only highlighted the importance of legal recourse in healthcare settings but also sparked a broader conversation about the ethical treatment of…
**New Barrier and Gate Planned for Mount Carmel Back Entrance: Residents Divided Over Access vs Security** The back entrance to Malta’s historic Mount Carmel Hospital is set for a controversial makeover, with plans to install a new barrier and gate system that has sparked heated debate among Attard residents and mental-health advocates. The proposed structure,…
**Academic Demands Answers After Child Mental Health Unit ‘Fails Malta’s Most Vulnerable’** A leading Maltese psychologist has broken ranks to demand a full public inquiry into “systemic failures” at the country’s only in-patient child and adolescent mental health unit, warning that children as young as nine are being restrained, sedated and discharged prematurely because beds…
