News of Malta
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The Food Safety and Security Authority has advised consumers not to eat Golden Turtle Wasabi Crackers covered by an alert over potentially elevated levels of glycidyl fatty acid esters.
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The Food Safety and Security Authority has advised consumers not to eat Natural SEA “Tranci di Verdesca” following an operator alert about possible elevated mercury levels.
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Speaker Carmelo Abela visited health awareness stands outside Parliament as part of the Pink October and Movember initiative.
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The 2026/2027 seasonal vaccination campaign starts on 2 November 2026, offering free influenza, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines to eligible people.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives called for greater awareness, accessible support services and stronger collaboration during a mental health lecture at the Parliament Building.
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Minister Ian Borg outlined planned hospital investment and support for patients, while Parliamentary Secretary Deo Debattista detailed elderly care measures under Budget 2027.
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Momentum has called on health authorities to audit private residential care capacity and plan dementia provision jointly with the private sector.
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The Health Ministry announced that two medicines will be provided free to eligible patients through POYC, with more than 5,300 patients expected to benefit.
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Health Minister Ian Borg outlined plans for a multisensory space in Mater Dei’s emergency department and volunteer visits to support families in paediatric wards.
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A Turkish delegation led by Deputy Health Minister Şuayip Birinci visited Gozo General Hospital with Parliamentary Secretary Deo Debattista during a two-day official visit to Malta.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Ian Borg announced changes to the 1400 helpline, including real-time waiting information and fewer direct referrals to private hospitals.
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The Food Safety Authority has advised consumers not to eat specified batches of four Portami Via products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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A Turkish delegation led by Deputy Health Minister Dr Şuayip Birinci met Ian Borg and visited health facilities for discussions on digital transformation, infrastructure and community services.
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The health and Gozo ministries said the new Gozo General Hospital helipad is reducing emergency patient transfer times to Mater Dei Hospital by approximately 10 minutes.
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An agreement has been signed for the Chinese Embassy in Malta to donate €45,000 towards a multisensory space for children at Mater Dei Hospital’s Emergency Department.
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The Foundation for Medical Services and Enemalta plc have issued a tender for a new electricity distribution centre at Mater Dei Hospital, with submissions closing on 1st December 2026.
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OHSA has launched a national workplace mental health campaign and is offering two free courses in collaboration with the Richmond Foundation.
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Lydia Abela said the Government would announce up to two years of credited social security contributions for workers with prolonged absences for mental health care in the next Budget.
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Minister Miriam Dalli said a €620,000 Project Green investment will restore Villa Chelsea’s garden and adapt it to residents’ needs.
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The Health Ministry announced the arrival of flu vaccines, with the national vaccination programme planned to begin between late October and early November.
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The Health Ministry disputed MAM’s claim that Point-of-Care Testing was introduced without prior union consultation and outlined conditions for union access to Health Centres.
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Five clinics will be added to the 13 ophthalmology clinics already operating at San Vinċenz de Paul, with services available to residents and people aged over 60.
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Mater Dei Hospital used dual-chamber leadless pacemaker technology for the first time in Malta this week, according to the Department of Information.
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The Food Safety and Security Authority has advised consumers not to eat a batch of Arkan Pure Sesame Tahini because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Momentum urged the Government to work with healthcare professionals on reform, citing reports of shifts lasting up to 32 hours and inadequate rest.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Dr Ian Borg called for practical pandemic preparations tailored to countries’ circumstances during a United Nations meeting in New York.
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The Food Safety and Security Authority has advised consumers not to consume Redweiler food supplements in Red Punch, Orange and Cola flavours because it says they contain unauthorised creatine malate.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg visited Mayo Clinic to discuss artificial intelligence in healthcare and potential cooperation with Malta’s health service, according to the ministry.
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Representatives from Wales and Japan are in Malta for a Tri-Nation visit on 24 and 25 September, with discussions on active ageing, dementia, research and technology.
