A key infrastructure project intended to relieve the ongoing strain on the emergency department at Mater Dei Hospital, as well as the replacement of aged wards at Mount Carmel Hospital, has encountered significant setbacks. The project, managed by the Foundation for Medical Services (FMS), was expected to commence this year but now faces indefinite delays due to financial constraints, lack of competitive interest, and alleged mismanagement by the Health Ministry....
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