AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFireworks public health push: After the Naxxar fireworks factory explosions, Mater Dei’s emergency specialist Jonathan Joslin is calling for an evidence-based review of Malta’s fireworks sector, including possible respiratory and cardiovascular impacts from chemical pollutants and occupational cancer risks for workers. Beach water quality transparency: The Environmental Health Directorate’s beach monitoring has left people confused after some beaches were labelled “closed” one week and “excellent” the next, with authorities yet to explain what actions were taken or why results changed. Health governance update: Malta’s government has published the full ministerial responsibility list, with health services and regulation now under Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, and active ageing split into a dedicated parliamentary secretariat. STI trend check: STI rates are falling year-on-year, but remain well above pre-pandemic levels, with gonorrhoea and chlamydia still the most commonly notified infections. Radiation safety oversight: An IAEA mission assessed Malta’s nuclear and radiation safety regulatory framework, focusing on how the RPC oversees safe use of radiation in medicine and industry. Local access to care: Gozo pharmacies are set to open in Victoria and Ghajnsielem on Sunday.
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