AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMental Health Oversight: Malta’s mental health services still can’t independently check whether “Contract A” consultants who are barred from private practice are actually complying, despite a National Audit Office warning and calls for annual declarations. Suicide Trends: New EU data show suicide deaths are gradually falling, but men remain far more affected; Malta’s rate is among the lowest in the bloc, though men account for the vast majority of cases. Road Safety Tragedy: A Maltese teen dancer, 18-year-old Kelly Caruana, died after a crash in Qormi where reports say an airbag hit her face as she reached for her phone; an investigation is ongoing. Health & Community: Special Olympics Malta’s “Healthy Athletes” initiative drew praise after a visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Malta, highlighting the event’s medical and wellbeing support. Wellness Through Care: A blog piece explores how gardening can support quality of life for people living with Alzheimer’s, focusing on engagement, sensory stimulation and social connection rather than treatment. Animal Health & Adoption: Two senior Maltese/Toy Poodle brothers are seeking adoption together; one has a healed jaw fracture requiring lifelong soft-food care. Public Health & Policy: The Malta Chamber is pushing a phased “pay-as-you-throw” rubbish charging system to incentivise waste prevention and better separation.
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