The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses said it has analysed the Budget 2025 “from two important aspects – the workers and that of the patients.”

As regards Health, while MUMN said it sees that there are “various areas which need to be upgraded in the health facilities and infrastructure in our country and the proposal to start with the upgrade of important departments such as the Emergency Department and the ITU facilities is a very positive aspect.”

However, it said “the situation of the bed capacity both in MDH and MCH remains a major issue. MUMN is acknowledging that the foundations for these objectives are being laid so that the issue of bed shortages would be tackled in the next stage when it comes to the upgrading of the health facilities in the country.”

“The gym membership is a very positive aspect as it supports young people to face their challenges in life and also leads to a healthier nation thus less citizens attending hospitals and clinics,” said the MUMN. “Such incentive should be considered to be extended to further age groups at older age.”

MUMN welcomed the revision of the Tax Bands which will “definitely leave a positive impact on the spending power of all the workers in Malta and Gozo.”

The union also noted the social aspect which affects the most vulnerable persons in our society, such as the pensioners and low-income earners were all taken into consideration, so that no one should reach the poverty line.

On the whole, MUMN said it “sees the Budget as a positive one that would be a beneficial for the whole communities living in Malta and Gozo.”

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