AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCourt Update: Yorgen Fenech’s jury trial continues, with jurors hearing more about the Daphne Caruana Galizia case and the methods used in the investigation, including searches after his yacht interception and challenges over how material was handled. Animal Welfare & Heat Safety: Malta will pause horse-drawn carriages during any Red Alert – Extreme Heat Warning, following new guidelines to protect horses’ health. Healthcare Access: Malta’s Primary HealthCare Telemedicine Centre is delivering about 9,000 free telephone medical consultations each month, with 24/7 support and help coordinating next steps. Local Governance & Health Integrity: A security officer linked to Gozo General Hospital has been removed after reporting raised concerns about a prior foreign drug trafficking conviction and licensing, with criminal proceedings now facing the employer. Public Health Policy: The PN calls for more sustainable healthcare spending, targeting waste in medicines and pushing wider access to services like Continuous Glucose Monitoring. International Weight-loss Market: Brazil approves new semaglutide injection pens, intensifying competition in the weight-loss and diabetes market. Safety & Violence: In the US, an 18-year-old woman found shot in a Mattapan home has been ruled a homicide, renewing attention on domestic violence risks.
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