As from next year the government will be investing in Longevity Medicine Clinics, a medicine that instead of focusing on treating diseases, aims to prevent or delay age-related diseases.
This was announced by Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela during a conference held in Parliament to mark World Health Day, during which a number of professionals in the health sector shared their thoughts on the physical and mental health of mothers and babies, as well as diseases such as cancer.
Minister Jo Etienne Abela mentioned how over the last ten years, the country has recorded fewer deaths from cancer.
He reiterated the importance of anyone who receives an invitation for screening, such as for bowel cancer, accepting this invitation in order to achieve this diagnosis at an early stage. He stated that the government is working to continue reducing the age at which one receives this invitation, with the plan being for Gozitans and Maltese to receive this invitation at the age of 40.
“On World Health Day, my thoughts are with the sick, especially cancer victims and their loved ones. I thank all professionals for their dedication and the work they do every day, so that Malta registers the best results in oncology in Europe. We have something to be truly proud of,” concluded the Minister.
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