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Malta records highest-ever IVF pregnancy and birth success rates
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (485+ words) The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health said in a statement that Malta has recorded its best-ever results in assisted reproductive services, with the highest national pregnancy rate and highest number of babies born through…...
998 IVF babies born since introduction in 2013, Health Minister says
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (357+ words) Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg told Parliament on Monday that 998 babies have so far been born via IVF procedures, since these practices were introduced in the country in 2013. Following a series of parliamentary questions (PQs) posed by…...
MFOPD urges government to turn disability promises into action
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (452+ words) The Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability has urged the new Government to move quickly from political promises to concrete action, saying persons with disabilities in Malta continue to be left out of decisions that directly affect their lives....
Supporting families affected by problem gambling in Malta
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (256+ words) This doctoral research seeks to address that important gap within the Maltese context. Research has its greatest value when it translates into meaningful change. As supervisors, one of our greatest hopes is to see our students undertake work that contributes…...
Just the right amount of stress
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (611+ words) Stress is a natural part of life and occurs whenever there are significant changes in our lives, be they positive or negative. "Most psychologists believe that some stress is okay (sometimes referred to as challenge or positive stress) but if…...
PN says delays in adding cancer medicines to national formulary are failing patients
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (582+ words) The PN said that cancer patients should receive the medicines they need through the public health service with dignity, rather than being forced to rely on charity, accusing government of delaying the inclusion of approved cancer medicines on the national…...
Eurobarometer report shows higher anxiety levels among Maltese, PN says
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (335+ words) The Nationalist Party has said that higher levels of anxiety among Maltese people, as shown in recent Eurobarometer results reflect a deteriorating quality of life in the country. According to the party, the survey shows that Maltese people are more…...
Dozens of neglected birds, many dead, found after inspections in Qormi and Santa Venera
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (291+ words) Inspections carried out in recent days by the Animal Welfare Directorate and the Environmental Health Directorate have led to the discovery and rescue of many birds found in a condition of serious neglect. These inspections were carried out at residences…...
Breaking the silence: Understanding the impact of bullying on Maltese youth and the science behind e
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (652+ words) Written by Prof. Renald Blundell and Maria Vella How bullying changes the brain? Research shows that bullying can disrupt brain structure and function, especially over prolonged periods. When children experience bullying, their bodies release high levels of cortisol, the main…...
U'M questions fairness of pandemic payment to port workers, as other frontline workers left out
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (516+ words) The U'M Voice of the Workers has criticised government over a one-off "7, 000 payment awarded to shore and port workers for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic, arguing that thousands of other frontline and essential workers are being left out and…...