AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCommunity Healthcare Access: Malta’s private family doctors (family medicine specialists) can now prescribe four more government-funded medicines—omeprazole for GORD, ibandronic acid for osteoporosis, sip-feed nutritional supplements, and fluid thickeners—aimed at cutting unnecessary referrals and easing pressure on hospitals. Public Health & Lifestyle: New Eurostat data shows EU adult obesity at 16.3% in 2025, with Malta highest at 26.6% (and Greece among the lowest at 12.8%), alongside a large pre-obesity share. Heat as a Health Crisis: Europe’s extreme heat is being linked to tens of thousands of extra deaths, with warnings that heat is becoming a persistent medical challenge, not just a seasonal spike. Mental Well-being & Loneliness: Social isolation is highlighted as a silent crisis affecting mental health and well-being, especially for people facing hidden homelessness. Safety at Sea: A Malta-flagged yacht collided with a fishing boat near the Corinth Canal; one fisherman was taken to hospital unconscious and the yacht captain was arrested as investigators examine navigation and watch procedures. Local Health Response: Eight divers were rescued off Ċirkewwa after getting into difficulty; all were assessed by Mater Dei Hospital’s medical team and discharged.
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