AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCommunity Care Update: Malta’s private family doctors (specialists in family medicine) 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 Snapshot: New EU data shows obesity remains a major issue: 16.3% of adults in the EU are obese, with Malta highest at 26.6% (Italy lowest at 7%). Safety at Sea: Eight foreign divers were rescued off Ċirkewwa after getting into difficulty; all were assessed by Mater Dei Hospital’s medical team and discharged at the scene. Wellness & Tourism: Hard Rock Hotel Malta has opened in St George’s Bay after a €350m investment, featuring a large Rock Spa (nearly 4,000 m²) and 11 pools. Local Wellbeing Signals: Malta’s 2026 State of the Nation survey finds 52.3% of respondents expect a better life in a year. Sports & Health Tech: Huawei unveiled the WATCH GT 7 Series with outdoor-focused modes and health tracking.
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