YEAR 2025
Articles by Malta Independant
Thanks to Malta Indepandant MHN has been given a space to write articles and this space was also extended to our member organisations. In 2025 12 articles were published in this gazzette, while another article written by MHN was published in Torca.
These are the articles by month:
18th January: Families are the Unsung Heroes in Mental Health Care (article by St.Jeanne Antide Foundation)
2nd February: Living Succesfully with Epilepsy: A journey of Resilience and hope (article by Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association)
3rd March: The role of schools in enriching communication environments (article by Association of Speech and Language Pathologists)
6th April: The EULAR manifesto (article by Arthritis and Rhuematism Association Malta)
13th April: Empowering amputees (article by Amputees 4 Amputees Association Malta)
27th April: Urge to implement support assessments for families caring for people with mental health illnesses (article by Mental Health Association Malta)
25th May: Understanding coeliac disease: Symptoms, risks and support (article by Coeliac Association Malta)
29th June: 125 years young: A legacy of service, innovation, and patient-focused care (article by Malta Chamber of Pharmacists)
6th July: Building a better society: SOS Malta shines light on four projects driving change (article by SOS Malta)
6th July: How Hospice Malta supports patients through specialised services (article by Hospice Malta)
5th October: Il-pożizzjoni tal-Malta Health Network (MHN): It-titjieb mixtieq (article by MHN Malta and published in Torca)
12th October: Mental health first aid: Building a culture of care in Malta (article by Richmond Foundation)
MCAST Fresher’s week
6th to 8th October 2025
From the 6th till the 8th October MHN participated in MCAST Fresher’s week, where we promoted our work and also the training programme that we are doing. During the Fresher’s week our stand was visited by The Ombudsman, The Speaker, The Opposition leader and other members.
October 2025
5th October 2025
In October 2025, MHN wrote an interesting article on It-Torca named: Il-Pożizjoni tal-Malta Health Network: It-titjib mixtieq. Aricle was written by Gertrude Buttigeg. One can find article here:
Article by Malta Health Network : it-torca Article 05-10-2025
September 2025
30th September 2025
Tony Guillaumier Awards
In September 2025, MHN presented The Tony Guillaumier Awards. Link to Awards can be found here: Link to Tony Guillaumier Awards
30th September 2025
“Transforming Health Through Patient Empowerment.”
In September 2025, MHN launched a a series of 6 training sessions being organised by Malta Health Network between September 2025 and February 2026. Link to these training sessions can be found here: Link to Training sessions
This project has been funded by the Training Initiatives Scheme (TIS) managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV) together with the logistical support of the Malta Medicines Authority and Browns’ Pharmacy and Vivian Corporation as sponsors.
September 2025
23rd September 2025
In September 2025, MHN board met with Hon.Dr.Amanda Spiteri Grech to discuss the Right To be Forgotten proposal for cancer survivors, and also to discuss the role of MHN in the community and also on the patient rights.
May 2025
8th May 2025
In May 2025 MHN received an application to join as MHN members from The Revive Foundation Malta. One can find more details about this organisation here:
April 2025
10th April 2025
MHN is currently participating in the #VaccinAction 2025 campaign. For more details view Promoting Vaccination as a life-course approach
February 2025
Annual General Meeting Malta Health Network
28th February 2025
On the 27th February MHN held its Annual General meeting for year closing 2024. Annual reports and financial reports were presented and approved by members present. This was also followed up by new board member elections. MHN thanked Mr. Mark Mallia who for the last 3 years was a co-opted member in the board and thanked him for his contribution and also welcomed Ms, Vivien Cassar as a new co-opted member instead of him. Board composition remained the same meaning Ms. Gertrude Buttigieg as chairperson, Mr. Chris Vella as vice- chairperson, Ms. Marcelline Warrington as secretary , Mr,Demis Cachia as treasurer, and Mr.Godwin Micallef, Dr. Christine Balucci, Mr.George Sultana and Ms. Vivien Cassar as board members.
SIS A1.20.24: leaflet launch
10th January 2025
On the 10 th January 2025 MHN launched the SIS project booklet and also launched the Tony Guillauimier awards to its member organisations. For this event a representative from our member organisations was invited and also representatives of MCVS, Hon. Graziella Galea and also Profs Serracino Inglott. This event was held at Life Sciences Park.
One can also find the pdf version of this leaflet both in Maltese and English version.
Link to booklet in Maltese and English:Booklet MHN Maltese Booklet MHN English
