1 out of 10 Maltese have diabetes despite not many knowing about it

One out of 10 Maltese have diabetes despite not many knowing about it

Nov 21 2021

One in every 10 adults in Malta suffer from diabetes, statistics from the Diabetes Centre show. The Centre’s head Professor Stefan Fava said that despite this, the majority of these people are not even aware of this problem.

Speaking to TVM after addressing a national conference against the disease, he said that if a person eats too many fatty foods and sweets without exercise, the person is placing their health at massive risk. He highlighted how healthy foods need to be more accessible even for those without financial means.

It is estimated that there are 40,000 persons in Malta with diabetes, with the doctor saying that the fact that we have 10% of persons suffering from it gives Malta one of the highest rates among the adult population.

One of the major causes of diabetes is obesity, with Prof Fava stressing that those reducing obesity are assisting in the fight against the condition. He said that the state needs to do its utmost to control such a problem as this costs the government millions of euros annually.

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Photo Source: MedTech Europe

€1,500 fine for woman who attacked Eve Borg Bonello on Facebook

Nov 21 2021

A woman who left a ruthless comment on Facebook against PN activist Eve Borg Bonello has been fined €1,500.

She also received a six month prison sentence suspended for four years after posting the comment aimed at the head of youth branch Team Start. Bonello revealed that she sought justice through the court system as she felt that such behaviour is unacceptable.

The comment was posted on the activist’s social media after she gave a speech during a 2019 protest which took place after Yorgen Fenech’s arrest.

The activist had, during her speech, accused former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat of stealing her future. Bonello, who was 16 at the time, reported the woman to the police. She was found guilty of issuing threats and hate speech.

Another man was given a conditional discharge and fined a total of €300 after he left a comment on her social media saying she should ‘take a mug of chamomile tea and not wake up.’

‘These people will never win, they will never silence us, I’m staying in our country and continuing our fight for justice until my last breath.’

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Photo Source: Eve Borg Bonello FB

1500 trees to be planted and 750 tonnes of rubbish collected

Nov 21 2021

Around 1,500 trees are set to be planted after a massive clean up collected upwards of 750 tonnes of rubbish.

This green initiative follows the Parks Malta Cleaning Campaign, which saw Parks Malta working together with several entities, local councils and other groups to clear various valleys around Malta over the last couple of months.

Two trees were to be planted for every tonne of waste collected, meaning that more than 1500 trees will be planted across different valleys due to the massive clean up success.

With Mosta’s Wied il-Ghasel bringing the initiative to an end, Sustainable Development Minister Miriam Dalli thanked all the participants for the effort and time dedicated.

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Photo Source: Parks Malta, Sostenibilita

2300 low-income families to get free laptop and internet

Nov 21 2021

In a bid to bridge the digital divide, a €2 million investment will be giving a free laptop and €300 internet voucher for a whole year to around 2,300 low income families.

The pilot project called ‘Digital Connect’ was launched by Economy Minister Silvio Schembri and Social Justice and Solidarity Minister Michael Falzon.

Schembri said that for this scheme, they identified low-income families who have ‘consequently fallen behind in terms of technology and therefore this pilot project is aimed at boosting inclusion and digital skills.’

For his part, Minister Michael Falzon said that ‘next year, we will be seeing dozens of new social measures as well as others that will continue to be delivers. We want to make sure that no one falls behind, and that everyone enjoys equal opportunities.’

The pilot project is available for those who are currently benefitting from some social security services. Most notably, those who are in possession of a pink card, receive a non-contributory pension, receive social assistance, single parents and those receiving assistance if unemployed.

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Photo Source: Michael Falzon FB, Silvio Schembri FB, Startup Stock Photos