Hospice Malta Staff Complete Job Shadowing Programme in Ireland In a significant stride towards enhancing palliative care services, Hospice Malta staff recently completed a job shadowing programme in Ireland. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to improve end-of-life care in Malta, a country where the cultural significance of family and community…
**End of Life Issues: Setting the Record Straight in Malta** In Malta, discussions about end-of-life issues are often shrouded in a mix of cultural sensitivity, religious beliefs, and a profound respect for the sanctity of life. However, as society evolves, it becomes increasingly important to set the record straight on these sensitive topics, ensuring that…
Liberty at life’s end: how Malta is re-writing the final chapter By Ariadne Spiteri, Hot Malta correspondent The late-afternoon sun glints off the limestone walls of Sir Paul Boffa Hospital in Ħal Far, but inside Ward 4 the light is softened by muslin curtains the colour of honey. A 78-year-old woman from Żejtun—let’s call her…
