Health
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Momentum Urges Government to Double R&D Spending
Momentum, a think tank, is pushing the government to significantly boost research and development (R&D) spending, aiming to double the current investment. This call comes as the UK government has committed to increasing R&D expenditure…
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Fgura Residential Home Tragedy: Elderly Victim Found Barricaded in Bathroom Amidst Mental Health Concerns
A disturbing incident has unfolded in Fgura, Malta, where an elderly victim was found barricaded in a bathroom within a residential home. The circumstances surrounding the event suggest a possible link to mental health issues,…
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US Shifts Childhood Vaccine Recommendations in Dramatic Policy Change
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made a significant change to its childhood vaccine recommendations, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 17 to 11. This decision has sparked debate…
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Mater Dei Hospital Faces Significant Unpaid Fees of Over €13 Million
Mater Dei Hospital in Malta is grappling with a substantial financial burden, with over €13 million in unpaid hospital fees owed to the facility. As the country’s primary public hospital, Mater Dei provides critical healthcare…
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Breaking Down Blood Clots: A Game-Changing Hospital Procedure
A new hospital procedure is revolutionizing the way blood clots are treated, offering hope to patients suffering from life-threatening conditions. The procedure involves using advanced devices, such as stent-retrievers and catheters, to mechanically remove blood…
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Doctors in England to Strike Amid ‘Super Flu’ Surge
Doctors in England are set to go on a five-day strike starting this week, despite the surge in flu cases, after rejecting the government’s latest offer on working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced…
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Global Chikungunya Outbreak Sparks Health Warnings
As the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus swiftly spreads over regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, health authorities are asking travelers to take precautions. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC),…
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Malta Considers New Safeguards for Women Seeking Post-Abortion Medical Care
Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that the government is considering amendments to the Professional Secrecy Act to protect women who seek post-abortion medical treatment from being reported to authorities without their explicit consent. Speaking…
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U.S. Withdrawal from Gavi Sparks Alarm as Global Health Summit Raises $9 Billion for Child Immunization
The Trump-Vance Administration’s decision to stop U.S. support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has generated alarm among international health professionals and political leaders, thereby obscuring a historic $9 billion pledging summit held in Brussels. World…
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Seminar in Gozo focuses on breast cancer support and care
Recently, Queen Mary University of London held an instructional seminar on breast cancer treatment with a varied crowd of medical practitioners, students, and members of the general public. The Action for Breast Cancer Foundation and…
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