AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer care funding row: The Malta Community Chest Fund says cancer treatment requests are now accepted on a full funding basis, with the means test “completely removed,” while the PN argues government delays in adding approved cancer medicines to the national formulary are leaving patients dependent on charity. Food safety alerts: Malta and Moldova both reported food poisoning incidents—Malta is investigating an outbreak among workplace employees after lunch, while Moldova confirmed Salmonella Enteritidis linked to events at a Chisinau hotel. Bathing water reassurance: Malta’s Environmental Health Directorate says there’s no contamination at Salini Bay after reports online, explaining the discharge was reverse osmosis water from a nearby hotel and urging people to rely on official updates. Emergency response: Two tourists trapped in Santa Marija Cave were rescued after a joint AFM and Civil Protection operation, with both taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment. Public health policy: A Maltese MP urged more funding for anti-drug units despite EU data showing low youth drug use, warning that real-world harm is still being seen by mental health and support services.
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