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Which is the largest private hospital in Malta?

Which is the largest private hospital in Malta?

Welcome to St Thomas Hospital, Malta’s newest and most vibrant hospital. As one of the largest multi-disciplinary private hospitals in the Maltese Islands, we aim to deliver a different healthcare experience, based on excellence in medical care, comfort, safety and rapid medical services.

Is there a heart and lung unit in Malta?

With the only private Catheterisation Suite in Malta, the Heart and Lung Unit at St James Hospital is able to offer a program of specialist tests, diagnostic tests, interventional tests, and corrective cardiac and pulmonary interventions. The unit also offers cardiac rehabilitation programmes.

What does St James Hospital in Malta do?

The health screening unit in the outpatient department at St James Hospital is concerned with preventative health measures. The unit offers a full check up and various tailor-made screening packages aimed at detecting potential health problems.

Why do I need to take my Maltese to the vet?

If you don’t keep a close lookout and care for your Maltese’s teeth regularly these dogs can end up losing their teeth or develop gum diseases. On top of ensuring that you brush your dog’s teeth at home regularly, you need to take your dog to the vet for dental care frequently.

What kind of diseases do Maltese dogs have?

For instance, Maltese are prone to skin diseases that cause them to smell bad and experience itchiness and extreme discomfort. Maltese dogs can also inherit or develop eye conditions like Glaucoma that’s painful and can gradually lead to blindness if not treated.

Where does the Maltese health care system rank?

For example, the United States and the United Kingdom ranked 37th and 18th respectively, which illustrates the quality of the Maltese system. Similar to the British health system in style, the Maltese health system ranking 24th in 2014 and climbed to 23 in 2015 in the Euro health consumer index.

When was the first hospital built in Malta?

The Maltese health care system is paid for by the public and it dates back to 1372, when Malta had its first functioning hospital. The Knights of St. John arrived in the country in the early 16th century and quickly established building hospitals as one of their primary concerns.