A record number of 5,529 interventions were carried out at the Gozo General Hospital last year, this was an increase of 14% over 2023, announced the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing.
In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry said that this figure compares well with the increase in the number of interventions and operations carried out at Mater Dei Hospital during the same period.
Minister Jo Etienne Abela said that this increase has been achieved as a result of more human resources, including Gozitan nurses, midwives and radiographers working in Gozo itself and the number of specialist surgeons increased to 15.
He added that this is in addition to the continuous investment in radiology through an increase in services with four specialist radiologists and equipment of excellence. This is while in Primary Care and in the screening sector, the diagnosis of various conditions is continuing, including breast and colon cancer.
“The Government is determined to offer more medical services of the highest level, free of charge, to Gozitan and Maltese citizens, while remaining committed to improving the conditions of employees who offer a service of excellence,” said Minister Abela.
He thanked all hospital employees for their hard work and dedication in fulfilling their duty so that patients in need receive quality care. “I look forward to the development of two new operating theatres in this hospital which will offer more space for more interventions,” concluded Dr Abela.
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