Patients Benefiting From Advances In Vascular Surgery

Apr 16 2025 Share

Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Jo Etienne Abela, in a press release empahsised the progress being made in the field of vascular surgery.

Minister Abela highlighted that recent advancements and the introduction of innovative practices have enabled personalised  procedures in vascular surgery, benefiting over 500 patients. The Minister added that the ongoing investment remains a key focus of the government’s healthcare strategies.

The Minister highlighted that screening for men aged 65 has been ongoing for the past two and a half years. This screening helps identify diseases at an early stage, allowing for treatment that can save patients’ lives.

Professor Kevin Cassar, Lead Clinician in the field, explained the importance of screening for aortic aneurysms. When diagnosed early through ultrasound, further examination using a CT scan provides a detailed map of the arteries, leading to customized EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) and TVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair) procedures.

Minister Abela further explained that in the past, such interventions required major surgery involving opening the abdomen to replace the artery. Thanks to recent health sector advancements, these procedures are now performed through a small incision in the groin, where a stent-like device is inserted to treat the condition and eliminate the risk of artery rupture and death. “With the current technology and procedures, treatment is not only effective, but in the vast majority of cases, patients return home quickly,” stated Minister Abela.

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Dale Teases Love Island Malta Return For Season 3

Dale Teases Love Island Malta Return For Season 3
Apr 16 2025 Share

Love Island Malta’s Season 1 Dale Mallia has teased a return to the third season of the locally beloved show.

Posting to social media, Dale shared photos captioned: ‘#bringbelloback

 

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The tease was layered further with the fact that he posed with Marie Caruana, who returned for the second season after being a Season 1 contestant.

What do you think? Will Dale return?

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Vehicle Catches Fire In Birkirkara

Vehicle Catches Fire In Birkirkara
Apr 16 2025 Share

Footage sent to this newsroom shows a car which caught fire and reportedly exploded in Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara.

 

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Civil Protection officials were immediately on site to control the flames.

It is currently unclear whether anyone was injured in the incident.

More details as story progresses.

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€2.5M Project To Improve Energy Supply In Ħamrun, Santa Venera, And Msida

Apr 16 2025 Share

In a press release by the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness. It was announced that 6.5 kilometres of new underground cables in Ħamrun are have been implanted.

The initiative is to further strengthen the distribution system in Ħamrun, Santa Venera, and Msida.

Enemata, in collaboration with Infrastructure Malta as well as Transport Malta have been focused on laying the 6.5 kilometres of new underground cables, with an investment of €2.5 million.

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli visited the working sit together with Enemalta’s Executive chairperson, Eng. Ryan Fava.

Minister Dalli thanked the cooperation from the communities of these loyalties and explained that the project is part of the Government’s broader vision for a more modern energy sector that will improve the living standard of families and workers.

“This continuous investment shows Government’s commitment in the energy sector. We will keep supporting the quality of life of our people as well as the country’s economy and sustainable development. Our commitment remains to build stronger communities. That is why, just like in Ħamrun, works are underway in other localities for Enemalta to enhance the resilience and flexibility of its electricity network across Malta and Gozo,” said the minister.

Eng. Fava explained that the works in Ħamrun aim for two new 11kV connections between the distribution centre in Imrieħel and substations in the heart of Ħamrun and Msida.

“This investment will strengthen the distribution system in Ħamrun, Msida, and Santa Venera. To reduce inconvenience, in coordination with Infrastructure Malta and Transport Malta, we scheduled works at night in the main roads. These works, which are in their final phase, are expected to be completed before the summer season begins,” said Eng. Fava.

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