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Importation Of Lupus Medication From Non-EU Countries Causes Delays In Maltese Supply Chain

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Multiple lupus patients around Malta have been unable to get their prescription of the medication hydroxychloroquine, also known as Plaquenil, since early December 2021.  Plaquenil is an antimalarial medication used to treat lupus by preventing autoantibodies from attacking healthy cells and tissues. If a lupus patient no longer has regular access to Plaquenil and is … Continued

Cocaine Users Make Up Majority Of Malta’s Rehab Centre Residents

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Cocaine users make up the majority of people seeking treatment within Malta’s drug rehabilitation centres. According to figures tabled by Social Justice Minister Michael Falzon, there are 61 people within Maltese rehab centres for cocaine dependency, which are run by Caritas, Sedqa, and OASI. Meanwhile, there are around 28 people in the centres over heroin … Continued