Health

A €5 million national health scheme will provide free weight-loss drugs to patients with obesity and diabetes, aiming to reduce the burden of chronic illness and improve long-term health outcomes. The initiative targets individuals whose…

A new €5 million health scheme will provide free weight-loss drugs to patients diagnosed with obesity and diabetes, aiming to reduce long-term health complications and ease pressure on national healthcare services. The initiative targets individuals…

A new MRI scanner is being installed at St Vincent De Paul Residence in Malta, aiming to reduce the waiting list for MRI scans and alleviate pressure on Mater Dei Hospital. The scanner, funded by…

Doctors are calling for clear guidelines on whether to report abortions, citing concerns of being scapegoated amidst changing laws and regulations. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act allows abortion up to 20 weeks, with…

Steward Health Care, a US-based healthcare company, has been accused of hiring intelligence firms to probe the personal vulnerabilities of officials involved in a $4.2 billion hospital deal in Malta. The company reportedly paid over…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…