The Malta Federation of Professional Associations is concerned about the impact that mass events (political, secular and religious) are having on the number of Covid-19 cases in Malta. MFPA reiterates the message it has issued in previous statements. It believes that, although resuming economical activities is important for the country, authorities must ensure the balance between the health of the nation and the economy. Opening up for tourism is not the same thing as promoting mass events. It is crucial to implement policies through an evidence-based approach, and to value what professionals are saying. An increase in cases will definitely …

Hon. Minister Fearne, Minister for Health Hon Julia Farrugia, Minister for Inclusion and Social Well Being Hon Deo Debattista, Parliamentary Secretary Consumer Protection Mr. Karl Farrugia, CEO Procurement Ms Isabella Vella, CEO POYC Dear Hon. Minister Fearne, As President of the Malta Federation of Professional Association, I was alerted to another national health crisis that has been affecting the country in the past days regarding the shortage of HIV medication. Whilst I notice with satisfaction the recent news articles and the press release by the Ministry for Health of new medication for people living with HIV, currently this is not …

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA), representing more than 10,000 professionals coming from health, industry and finance sectors, expresses its concerns about the persistent rise in the number of individuals resulting positive to Covid-19 virus as well as the alarming increase in the number of deaths. Notwithstanding that most of these fatalities have been reported to have underlying medical conditions, the fact remains that the virus was the cause of their demise. It is now more than ever imperative that enforcement of the measures issued by the Superintendence of Public Health, is done in a consistent and systematic way …

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) has voiced its concern on many occasions in the past months about Government undermining the professional advice given by health experts, in view of the reopening of the airport as well as the lifting of bans on mass events. MFPA has also expressed concern about the mixed messages that the Government has been passing to the general public, which are causing anxiety and confusion especially amongst vulnerable people. The numbers of Covid-19 cases have increased consistently to alarming levels since the mass events have taken place. In a recent statement, last week, MFPA …

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) would like to show its dismay that once again professionals who are not listed in Annex A or B cannot avail themselves of any of the government schemes announced on Monday 8 June, despite the fact that they have incurred financial losses during the past three months. Professionals, especially those that are self-employed and employers still have had to pay rents and water and electricity bills despite the fact that their practices were either entirely closed or were obliged to drastically reduce the services they provided with the provision of basic emergency cover …

The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) would like to voice its concern with regard to statements made on Sunday 31 May. Health authorities have been guiding us throughout these months to ensure the flattening of the curve of the Covid-19 pandemic and limit the number of cases and fatalities. They were very successful and Malta was even rated as one of the countries that best handled the pandemic. All of this instilled faith and full trust of the general public in the health authorities that the measures set were done in the best interest of public health. Current evidence …

Press Release This press release is being issued following a survey MFPA carried out in relation to Covid-19 situation and its effects on professionals. Summary of findings The Malta Federation of Professional Associations carried out a survey in the first week of April (30 March – 6 April), about the current working conditions of professionals. The aim was to have a clearer picture of the difficulties professionals are facing in the current situation and be in a position to make proposals to authorities. The following are the most important points and facts that emerged from the 1163 responses received by …

Over 10 thousand frontline professionals and close to the same amount of other professionals are facing challenges to keep offering a professional service to the general public despite the measures imposed to put the health of the citizens first. The Malta Federation of Professional Associations (MFPA) which represents 17 professional associations with almost 10,000 members, urges all professionals to continue respecting their ethical responsibilities in trying as much as possible to maintain continuity of service towards their clients and patients in these difficult times. MFPA urges professionals to remember the core values of their profession and to serve the public …