AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMental Health Oversight: Malta’s mental health services still don’t have an independent way to check whether government consultants—who are contractually barred from private practice—are actually complying, despite a National Audit Office warning and repeated pushback over adding safeguards. Suicide Prevention Data: New Eurostat figures for World Suicide Prevention Day show suicide mortality in the EU is falling for the third year, with Malta among the lowest rates (5.5 per 100,000 in 2023) while men account for most deaths. Child Abduction Case: A Malta court decision is set to return three children abducted from Inverness to their mother in Scotland after a case that stretched across multiple countries, including Malta. Pet & Wellness Angle: A local-style wellness feature looks at why pet owners should think ahead about ageing and health—starting with dental care, which can quietly affect dogs and cats and even link to heart and kidney problems. Public Health & Policy: A separate EU-focused piece highlights how Europe’s electricity still relies heavily on fossil fuels in some places, with Malta listed among the highest—an angle tied to broader health risks from extreme heat.
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