AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNuclear & Radiation Safety: Malta hosted an IAEA Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission (24 May–3 June) to assess the country’s radiation safety framework, including oversight by the RPC, as Malta uses radiation in medicine and industry but has no nuclear power or research reactors. Public Health & Accountability: Mater Dei’s emergency specialist Jonathan Joslin is calling for an evidence-based public health review of Malta’s fireworks sector after the Naxxar factory explosions, urging scrutiny of chemical pollution impacts on respiratory and cardiovascular health and occupational cancer risks. Local Health Services Access: Gozo pharmacies are set to open in Victoria and Ghajnsielem on Sunday, improving weekend access for residents. Health Policy & Governance: The government published the full list of ministerial responsibilities under Abela’s new Cabinet, with health services and regulation placed under Deputy PM Ian Borg and active ageing handled via a parliamentary secretariat. Health & Wellness Market: Cosmos Health says its Sky Premium Life nutraceutical brand is now available across all 27 EU member states via Skroutz, including Malta. Workplace Safety: A fireworks factory blast in Malta injured two men in nearby fields; police said they had minor injuries.
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