Mater Dei Emergency: Works to expand Mater Dei Hospital’s emergency department are expected to start in August, with the project taking about three years and aiming to add more cubicles (from 32 to 70), plus paediatric emergency capacity and an acute mental health hospital. Medicines Access: The European Parliament’s public health committee approved the European Critical Medicines Act, which could let Malta join joint procurement with at least four other EU states to secure better prices and improve access for a small market. Population & Migration: New EU demographic reporting points to an ageing, shrinking population and argues for “well-managed migration” to help fill labour and healthcare needs. Heat & Cooling: Heatwaves across Europe are driving demand for air conditioning, with older people flagged as especially at risk during extreme temperatures. Workplace Rights: Cabinet approved paid leave for early miscarriage (before 23 weeks), offering five days at 70% of daily pay capped at €110, with medical certification. Transport & Wellbeing: The Malta Chamber warns that traffic congestion harms productivity, workers’ wellbeing, and competitiveness, calling for a tougher mix of measures. Aviation Safety: Multiple reports describe Ryanair/Malta Air incidents after cabin window dislodgements, including one passenger partially sucked out and treated after emergency return to Thessaloniki. Hospital Capacity Snapshot: Eurostat data show Malta’s hospital beds per population increased (notably higher than some EU peers), while long-term care bed availability varies widely across countries.