A growing political dispute has emerged in Malta following the government’s decision to award a €120 million direct order for the extension of Mater Dei Hospital. The Opposition has raised a series of concerns regarding transparency, adherence to procurement procedures and the broader implications for public accountability....
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NEWS Malta
March 26, 2026
Mater Dei extension direct order raises procurement concerns
The government of Malta has taken an unusual step by issuing a €120 million direct order for the long-awaited extension of Mater Dei Hospital. The contract has been awarded to...
NEWS Malta
February 13, 2026
Mater Dei Hospital Cath Lab Tender Cancelled Amid Delays
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....
NEWS Malta
August 29, 2025
Mount Carmel €10m EU project cancelled amid uncertainty
Malta’s health sector is once again at the centre of public scrutiny following the cancellation of a €10 million EU-funded project intended for Mount Carmel Hospital. The project, financed through...
NEWS Malta
July 31, 2025
Mater Dei Emergency Expansion Faces Further Delays
A major healthcare infrastructure project intended to expand Malta’s Mater Dei Hospital and replace Mount Carmel’s psychiatric facility has encountered yet another setback. The only contractor that submitted a bid...
NEWS Malta
July 22, 2025
Mater Dei extension faces delays amid funding crisis
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,...
NEWS Malta
June 19, 2025
Future of Malta’s Medical School Project Remains Uncertain
A major medical education initiative announced with great fanfare by the Maltese government in 2019 has quietly stalled, casting doubt over the future of Malta’s public healthcare training infrastructure. A...
NEWS Malta
May 24, 2025
Mater Dei expansion raises serious safety questions
The Maltese government's newly unveiled plan to significantly expand Mater Dei Hospital has brought renewed attention to enduring concerns about the building’s structural soundness. Despite prior official statements suggesting that...
NEWS Malta
April 16, 2025
Opposition questions €140M Mater Dei hospital bid
A cloud of controversy now surrounds the government’s proposed expansion of Mater Dei Hospital, following the Opposition’s call for answers regarding what it describes as major irregularities in the recently...
NEWS Malta
April 14, 2025
Mater Dei extension bid nearly doubles government estimate
A pivotal infrastructure initiative intended to modernize Malta’s public healthcare system has hit a significant roadblock. The project—designed to extend Mater Dei Hospital’s emergency department and establish new mental health...
NEWS Malta
March 29, 2025
Money laundering suspect won state contracts in Malta
Despite facing a police investigation for serious financial crimes, accountant Nigel Scerri continued to benefit from direct government contracts amounting to €100,000. Records indicate that through Mater Dei Hospital, Scerri...
NEWS Malta
January 21, 2025
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...
NEWS Malta
January 16, 2025
Controversy erupts over €8M private hospital funding
The Maltese healthcare system is under significant strain as Mater Dei Hospital, the country’s primary general hospital, grapples with severe overcrowding. In an attempt to alleviate the mounting pressure, the...