AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoMater Dei pressure: The PN says the crisis at Malta’s only general hospital is “no longer seasonal,” pointing to overcrowding in infectious diseases and mental health wards, including patients placed together despite isolation needs. Adolescent care: Prime Minister Robert Abela announced plans for a secure residential facility for adolescents in Għargħur, aimed at rehabilitation and reintegration, though no timeline was given. Housing and health links: A policy push for a National Housing Strategy follows data showing affordability is worsening for young couples, with home prices up sharply and first-time buyers increasingly relying on family support. Public health and wellbeing: A Malta-focused piece highlights obesity as a complex chronic disease, citing high obesity rates among adults and teens and calling for stigma-free prevention. Workforce staffing: A study on Brexit’s impact on NHS recruitment reports EU doctor and nurse arrivals fell after the referendum, with Malta among the countries seeing large percentage increases in arrivals later. Care for communication: Guidance stresses early speech therapy support for people with neurodegenerative conditions to preserve communication and independence.
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