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Roadside landscaping in Malta to avoid rush hour under new government agreement
The Malta Independent
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A new agreement between Transport Malta and Ambjent Malta will see road beautification and landscaping works carried out during off-peak hours in a bid to reduce traffic disruption and improve road efficiency. The initiative was announced by...
Route 300 is failing Gozitan health workers at MDH – Luke Said
Gozo News
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June 18, 2025
PN candidate for Gozo, Luke Said, in a statement on Wednesday said that, with the recent news that Malta Public Transport plans to add additional trips, many Gozitan workers at Mater Dei were hopeful that this would finally include a proper...
Gozo Hospital: Structural, infrastructural and beautification works underway – Minister
Gozo News
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June 18, 2025
Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela has said that structural, infrastructural and beautification works are underway at the Gozo General Hospital “in order to continue to strengthen existing health services while providing new...
PN slams government over scrapped medical school and health sector chaos
Times of Malta
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June 19, 2025
The Nationalist Party on Thursday slammed the “chaos” in the health sector after reports emerged that the government had abandoned plans to build a new medical school. In a statement co-signed by Adrian Delia, shadow minister for health, and Ian...
Newcastle disease confirmed in 2 Canadian flocks
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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June 19, 2025
The presence of Newcastle disease has been confirmed in two commercial squab pigeon farms in Chilliwack, British Columbia. These two flock infections are the first reported instances of the disease in Canada in nearly 52 years, according to the...
Blood donation session in Gozo this Sunday
Gozo News
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July 11, 2025
On Sunday, there will be a blood donation session in Gozo, all groups are needed, the National Blood Transfusion Service said. Blood is still needed whatever the weather, even in the full heat of summer. The Service continues to encourage Gozitans...
Enola Holmes 3 Filming Halted in Malta After Cast Falls Ill With Food Poisoning — Is Millie Bobby Brown Okay?
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 19, 2025
Filming for Enola Holmes 3 came to a sudden halt in Malta after several cast and crew members, including lead actress Millie Bobby Brown, reportedly fell ill with food poisoning. The unexpected health scare raised concerns over the Netflix star's...
New medical school becomes latest casualty in health sector
The Shift
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June 19, 2025
A new medical school project, promised to open in 2022 next to Mater Dei Hospital, has been abandoned, and its future location remains uncertain. According to sources within the Health Ministry, a building within the Campus Hub, intended to house...
Summer begins: The Phoenicia Malta opens poolside season
The Malta Independent
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The Phoenicia Malta's Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant is this summer's definitive destination for elegant outdoor dining and poolside lounging, with seasonal menus, live music and exclusive wellness packages. The Phoenicia Malta has launched the...
Further Investment in Sports Medicine
The Malta Independent
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With the growing demands placed on athletes today, the role of sports medicine has become more important than ever. As a physiotherapist working in sport, I've always aimed at staying updated with the latest practices to optimise the support given...
Syringes, scanners and implants: How US tariffs could affect medical device manufacturers
Swissinfo
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June 17, 2025
An employee checks an oscillating surgical saw blade at one of the leading manufacturers of products for bone surgery, Gomina, in canton Valais. Switzerland has a high density of medical device companies. Keystone Listen to the article Listening...
International Day of Yoga to be celebrated in Malta and Gozo
Times of Malta
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June 18, 2025
The High Commission of India in Malta is organising two events celebrating the 10th anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Yoga. The event in Malta will be held on Saturday June 21 at the Upper Barrakka Gardens starting from 8am....
Hospice Malta’s job shadowing programme supported by Erasmus+
Gozo News
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June 16, 2025
Hospice Malta has initiated a job shadowing programme funded by Erasmus+ and forms part of Hospice Malta’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the delivery of palliative care services through exposure to international best practices. As part of this...
Woman admits to assaulting her sister in Xemxija shortly after arriving in Malta
Malta Today
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A 49-year-old foreign national was handed a one-year suspended prison sentence after admitting in court to threatening and slightly injuring her sister during a domestic dispute in Xemxija. The incident occurred on Sunday and Monday of this week,...
A French farce: Malta’s strange politics of abdication
Malta Today
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For those who care for Maltese politics in a meaningful rather than partisan way, it is painful to see how only a small pool of talented individuals seem to be interested in leading. Yet, even those deemed to be promising, appear to be either...
Woman and baby murder suspect in Rome resided in Malta for a few months
Times of Malta
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June 16, 2025
An American man who resided in Malta for a few months has been arrested in Greece in connection with the discovery of a woman and her infant daughter found dead in Rome's Villa Pamphili park earlier this month. Rexal Ford, a 46-year-old American...
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 Presentation with Alopecia Universalis, Hashimoto’s Disease, and Addison’s Disease
Dove Medical Press
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June 16, 2025
Introduction/Background Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are characterized by circulating autoantibodies and lymphocytic infiltration of the affected tissues or organs, eventually leading to organ failure. Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type...
From Miriam Pace to Paceville: Malta's building collapses and what happened next
Times of Malta
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June 16, 2025
The dramatic collapse last week night of a block of flats in Paceville was the first serious incident of its kind since a collapse in 2022 resulted in the death of Jean Paul Sofia. Times of Malta looks back at the other high-profile collapses in...
Physical and rehabilitation medicine: enhancing recovery
Times of Malta
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June 15, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that one in three individuals will need rehabilitation in their lifetime. Conditions that typically require intensive rehabilitation include stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, brain injury and...
TMIS Editorial: Malta needs a strong Opposition
The Malta Independent
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Malta stands at a critical juncture. In spite of scandals continuing to tarnish the Labour government and trust in institutions steadily eroding, the Labour Party remains the country's dominant political force. The main reason? The Nationalist...