Mater Dei Hospital’s planned Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, commonly known as a Cath Lab, has been halted following the cancellation of a €3.7 million public tender by the Ministry for Health. The decision came nearly a year after the procurement process began and represents another setback in a series of major healthcare infrastructure projects that have either stalled or remain incomplete....
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The Health Ministry and the Office of the President of Malta declined to respond to detailed questions regarding the continued failure to expand the range of cancer medicines available through...
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NEWS Malta
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Paola Health Hub faces further delays and setbacks
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Former trainee appointed to top Malta health boards
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Delays and Issues at Paola Hub Hospital
The Paola Hub hospital project in Malta has become a focal point of controversy as the Health Ministry recently issued contracts totaling €1.7 million, primarily through direct orders, to finalize...
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Paola Hub Project Faces Setback
The Ministry for Health has officially terminated its contract with the company responsible for constructing the Paola Regional Hub, a significant project that has faced repeated delays and challenges. In...