Ian Borg unveils new stunning €2.3 million Ta’ Qali ‘Adventure Park’

Nov 26 2021

The first part of the Malta National Park project, the ‘Adventure Park’, was unveiled by Infrastructure Minister Ian Borg.

Speaking at a press conference, the minister inaugurated the first part of this multi aspect project to renovate the area into a family friendly space.

The Minister said how this is an investment of about €2.3 million which will be forming part of the rest of the projects which will continue to transform the national park.

He also spoke about how in the past few months, work was being done to give future generations modern, secure and accessible playing equipment, new lighting systems and even sanitary facilities. The project also includes the planting of hundreds of trees and bushes in the area.

‘From an abandoned empty space to a space which captivates people’s attentions’ said the Minister. What do you think?

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Photo Source: Ian Borg FB

Gasan Mamo’s new portal makes all your insurance needs accessible!

Nov 26 2021

GasanMamo, one of Malta’s leading insurance companies, has announced the launch of its new client’s portal which brings massive perks and benefits. The portal allows customers to pay and renew their insurance policies, entirely online.

In line with GasanMamo’s digitisation strategy, this is the next step in the brand’s journey to enter the digital domain as it progresses steadily over the past few years.

It brings together all of what the company’s current client services – including getting a quote, buying, renewing and opening a claim. But there’s more as it includes several additional features such as logging into a secure environment to find a personalised dashboard for quick access to view all current policies.

Other features include reviewing personal details and retrieving any insurance details one requires. Upon registration and log in, clients will also find it easier and quicker to buy or renew an insurance product.

With a new updated and revamped design to fill in line with the brand, the website and portal have been optimised to make it easily accessible on mobiles and tablets.

GasanMamo Insurance general manager said that ‘the launch of this portal reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, accessible long-term solutions and new, easier ways for policyholders to engage with us.’

“By providing clients with the ability to manage policies and initiate and monitor a claim online, we aim to enhance the customer experience and increase transparency for policy owners and their families.”

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Photo Source: Gasan Mamo Communications

Around 860 over 60s saved by COVID vaccines in Malta

Nov 26 2021

Following a World Health Organisation report that states how COVID-19 vaccination saved nearly half a million lives in less than a year, Health Minister Chris Fearne revealed that 860 deaths in the over 60s were saved due to the jab in Malta.

A new study by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control estimates that 470,000 lives have been saved among those aged 60 years and over.

This estimate does not include lives saved by vaccinating people under 60 nor lives saved from indirect effect of vaccination because of a reduction in transmission.

Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, says that despite COVID exacting a devastating death toll in our region, ‘we can categorically say that without COVID-19 vaccines as a tool to contain this pandemic, many more people would have died.’

“The COVID-19 vaccines are a marvel of modern science, and what this research shows is that they’re doing what they promised, that is saving lives, offering very high protection against severe illness and death.’

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Photo Source: BioWorld, Chris Fearne FB

COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids aged 5 to 11 by EMA

Nov 26 2021

The European Medicines Agency has authorised the use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine among kids between ages of 5 and 11. The jab, currently known by its trade name Comirnaty, will be given through two doses three weeks apart but at a lower dose.

With the Pfizer vaccine already authorised for use in people aged 12 and above and the main one used in Malta’s vaccination programme, the introduction of Comirnaty can help spread further immunity.The EMA issued a statement on Thursday, saying that ‘the efficacy of Comirnaty was calculated in almost 2,000 children from 5 to 11 years of age who had no sign of previous infection.’

Health Minister Chris Fearne revealed that the health authorities were in a position to start delivering Comirnaty to kids starting mid-December. The most common side effects in children in this approved age group are similar to those observed anyone over the age of 12. The side-effects, which include tiredness, headaches and possible swelling, improve within a few days of vaccination and are usually mild or moderate.

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Photo Source: Chris Fearne FB, Daily Sabah, CBC