Advanced Cardiac CT & MRI Services At Gozo’s Hospital

Advanced Cardiac CT & MRI Services At Gozo's Hospital
Apr 7 2025 Share

Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela, has announced a major advancement in cardiac care for both Gozitan and Maltese patients with the launch of Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI services at the Gozo General Hospital. This development marks a significant step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality on the island.

Following the recent acquisition of two cutting-edge MRI and CT scanners, Gozo General Hospital is now in a position to offer detailed, non-invasive cardiac examinations.

These new services are expected to lead to earlier detection and more precise diagnoses of heart conditions, ultimately improving outcomes for patients.

Minister Abela highlighted that Cardiac CT allows for the rapid identification of coronary artery disease, particularly in patients with low to intermediate risk.

It also enables clearer imaging of heart valves and the aorta. Cardiac MRI, on the other hand, provides a deeper analysis of heart function, inflammation, scarring of the heart muscle, and valve performance.

The minister praised the collaboration between the Medical Imaging Departments in Malta and Gozo, led by Dr Melvin D’Anastasi, alongside the Department of Cardiology.

This partnership has been instrumental in bringing these advanced services to Gozo, significantly reducing the need for patients to travel to Malta for specialised tests.

He noted that a recent €5 million investment at the hospital has not only cleared the backlog for MRI and CT scans but also paved the way for these essential services to be introduced locally.

The government, he affirmed, remains committed to expanding healthcare provisions for all.

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Over 210,000 Tourists Visited Malta In February 2025

Apr 7 2025 Share

According to the NSO, February 2025, Malta welcomed an estimated 210,305 inbound tourists—marking a 24.2% increase compared to the same month in 2024.

The United Kingdom remained the top source of visitors, contributing 42,881 arrivals. Poland followed as the second-largest market with 31,490 tourists, while Italy ranked third with 24,059 visits.

France contributed 16,627 visitors, Germany 12,248, and Spain 7,975.

The total number of nights spent by tourists in Malta during February 2025 reached 1,237,182. British tourists once again topped the list, accounting for the highest number of overnight stays with 234,398 nights.

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Another Barbed Wire Sea Creature Spotted In Local Waters

Another Barbed Wire Sea Creature Spotted In Local Waters
Apr 7 2025 Share

Taking to social media, Alan Deidun shared another photo of yet another nasty, stinging, long siphonophore.

‘The barbed wire or stringy siphonophore (Apologia uvaria)’, writes Deidun, ‘it’s time of the year for this delicate, gelatinous creatures of the deep to rise to shallower waters.’

Deidun previously shared photos of a similar creature photographed in Maltese waters.

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Miguel Mifsud Completes 100 Mile Run In 22 Hours In Aid Of Caritas

Apr 7 2025 Share

Just a few years ago, Miguel was battling addiction—lost, stuck, and ready to give up. But with the support of Caritas Malta and a growing passion for fitness, he transformed his life. Running became more than just exercise; it became his therapy.

Yesterday, Miguel known on Instagram as Miguel_Soberrunner—completed an extraordinary 100-mile (161.5km) run in just 22 hours and 55 minutes. “Finishing under 24 hours was a huge personal win,” he said. “This was more than a run—it was a message: no one fights alone.”

The run, held in aid of Caritas in Birkirkara, saw Miguel complete an astonishing 405 non-stop laps, covering 161,530 metres. “People showed up—walked and ran with me, cheered, and supported me through 405 laps of love and unity,” he shared.

This isn’t Miguel’s first feat of endurance. Last year, he ran 100km around the island of Malta a challenge he set as a personal mission.

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