Tag: health ministry
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The scandals that lost Jo Etienne Abela his Health portfolio
As a newcomer to politics, Jo Etienne Abela was awarded massive trust by the Prime Minister, having been handed the government’s biggest ministry: the Health Ministry. However, Jo Etienne Abela seems to have benefited from the legacy of his predecessor while spending his time as minister involving himself in a series of scandals that eventually…
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New 1400 hotline to enhance urgent medical support with nurse-led assessments
The Health Ministry and Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) have introduced a new 1400 hotline to streamline urgent medical care across Malta. This service, operated by healthcare professionals including trained nurses, will assess callers’ medical needs, prioritising cases and directing patients to the most suitable emergency facilities. The 1400 hotline is not intended…