Tag: public health
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Breaking: Hepatitis cluster found – authorities investigating
Updated with statement by Deli and Co Public health authorities are investigating a cluster of four Hepatitis A cases associated with a food establishment in Ħal Qormi. Investigations and contact tracing are currently under way, with the necessary public health measures being implemented. Hepatitis A is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver.…
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Public health warning issued over contaminated Fanta orange drink imported from Nigeria
The Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health is alerting the public not to consume a specific batch of Fanta Orange Flavoured Drink due to unsafe levels of a food additive. Following public reports and subsequent investigations, including laboratory testing of various samples, authorities found that the drink contains excessive levels of food…
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Urgent Food Safety Alert: Potential salmonella contamination in Alibaba’s Egusi Grounded
The Environmental Health Directorate, operating under the Superintendence of Public Health, has issued an urgent food safety warning. Following a report from a local operator, authorities have identified Alibaba’s Egusi Grounded that may be contaminated with Salmonella and are advising consumers to avoid consumption as a precautionary measure. For further details, the public is encouraged…
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Why is the Nationalist Party trying to compete with the Labour Party over the welfare state?
The title is rhetorical. The Nationalist Party is trying to project itself as an alternative government and “a positive” government force by promising material benefits to the electors. Given that there are currently issues at the general hospital related to the usual problems of lack of space and excessive admissions, the Nationalist Party is taking…
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The disgusting power trip of Maltese doctors
Disclaimer. I am lucky enough to be able to write this because I have the means to use private hospitals, choose my doctors, and even choose the particular country from where I am treated. I have used hospitals in at least five different countries in three different continents. I have used a Maltese doctor once…