Following Government’s launch of the public consultation in relation to Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia, Hospice Malta has viewed the published document and is hereby stating its position. Hospice Malta acknowledges that this topic is a sensitive one and evokes significant emotive reactions on many levels, be it a society, a community or an individual level. Hospice Malta’s mission, firmly rooted in the principles of palliative...
Joe* was referred to Hospice as he was diagnosed with an incurable disease and required palliative care at home. Apart from the disease, Joe was still bereaving his wife who had passed away a year prior to his diagnosis. His daughter, who was trying her best to look after him, was also having her own challenges of severe anxiety as...
Beyond patient support, they also play a crucial role behind the scenes. With the inauguration of St Michael Hospice in Santa Venera, Hospice Malta is expanding its services, bringing community and day-therapy services under one roof. The growing demand for palliative care means the need for volunteers is greater than ever. Volunteers serve as an extension of the staff and professionals at...
George Navarro will take part in the La Valette Marathon on 23rd March 2025, in memory of his late uncle, Alfred Navarro, while raising funds for Hospice Malta. Inspired by his uncle, who recently received palliative care from Hospice Malta, George previously ran the Malta Marathon in his support. This year, he continues the effort to honour Alfred’s memory and help...
Interview by Ann Dingli, Journalist and Writer During Christmas week 2024, Luca Zarb undertook an extraordinary challenge – running seven marathons in seven days across Malta in aid of Hospice Malta. Covering nearly 300 kilometres, his journey was not just a test of endurance but a powerful statement about resilience, community, and the importance of perseverance. Now fully recovered from the physical...
We’re proud to announce that Hospice Malta will be benefitting from a grant of €20,000 for outdoor furniture at St Michael Hospice! This initiative will help create a more comfortable and welcoming space for patients and their families. This is part of nearly €1 million in funding awarded to Voluntary Organisations (VOs) this year, supporting 85 new projects that make a...
St Michael Hospice f’Santa Venera ġie inawgurat u permezz tiegħu Hospice Malta se tkun tista’ testendi s-servizzi palljattivi tagħha għal aktar minn 1,500 pazjent fis-sena, waqt li tkompli żżomm mal-valuri fundamentali tagħha tal-ħajja u d-dinjità. Dan huwa pass importanti ħafna għal Hospice Malta, li fetħet il-bibien tagħha għall-ewwel darba fl-1989, u se ttejjeb il-kura palljattiva f’Malta permezz tas-servizzi komunitarji estiżi tagħha,...
St Michael Hospice in Santa Venera was inaugurated, enabling Hospice Malta to expand its dedicated palliative services to over 1,500 patients annually, while continuing to uphold its fundamental values of care, compassion and dignity. This is a milestone for Hospice Malta, which first opened its doors in 1989, and will enhance palliative care in Malta through its expanded community services, improved...
Hospice Malta esprimiet il-gratitudni tagħha lill-organizzaturi, artisti, u kontributuri tal-kunċert Mumenti, li sar f’Ottubru 2024 fit-Teatru tal-Kulleġġ San Alwiġi. Dan l-avveniment tal-arti tal-ispettaklu ġabar flimkien ‘il fuq minn 180 individwu b’talent, fosthom live band, orkestra, kor, żeffiena, atturi, u kantanti Maltin stabbiliti biex jinħoloq spettaklu indimentikabbli. Mumenti kien eżempju ċar tal-qawwa tal-kollaborazzjoni u d-dedikazzjoni ta’ talenti artistiċi volontarji, bil-qligħ kollu dirett...
