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 government has announced an emergency allocation of €8 million to three private hospitals—St. James in Sliema and Bulebel, Da Vinci in Birkirkara, and St. Thomas in Qormi. These private institutions will temporarily assist in treating patients with minor ailments, redirecting them away from Mater Dei to ensure that critical cases can be prioritized....

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