AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Power Crisis: Malta’s seven-day heatwave has ended, but temperatures remain high after a record July stretch that pushed 42°C+ for three straight days, raising health risks for older people and those with chronic illness—while the electricity crisis continues to disrupt daily life. Healthcare Workforce: Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg welcomed 138 newly graduated doctors into the Malta Foundation Programme, placing them into supervised clinical training across government hospitals and primary care. Public Health Policy: EU countries are split over the EU4Health health budget, with Malta among those voting against cuts to core operating funding for health advocacy groups. Legal & Reproductive Health: A Maltese judge upheld Malta’s abortion ban, rejecting activists’ attempt to overturn pro-life laws after a crisis pregnancy case. Mental Health & Justice: Abner Aquilina was jailed for attacking a psychiatrist at Mount Carmel Hospital, while being acquitted in a separate assault on a patient case. Safety & Emergency Response: A fire in a Żebbuġ apartment block led to evacuation and the rescue of an elderly resident plus pets, with no injuries reported. Electricity Accountability: Opposition Leader Alex Borg urged an urgent MCESD meeting on the electricity supply crisis, calling for compensation and a long-term infrastructure plan.
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