An Italian firm has been awarded a €2.3 million contract to review plans for the Vitals hospitals in Malta, a project that has been surrounded by controversy. The contract is part of the country’s efforts to reform its healthcare system, with funding from the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility.
The Vitals Global Healthcare company, which was awarded a 30-year contract to manage Malta’s public hospitals, has faced criticism over its lack of experience in hospital management and alleged connections to Malta’s government. The Italian firm’s involvement aims to bring expertise to the project, but questions remain about the transparency and accountability of the process.
