In one year the government invested €150 million in free medicines and surgical equipment for the benefit of around 230,000 people – an increase in investment of €10 million by this government this year.
This was announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela at a news conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Chris Fearne in which details were given on a new medicine that will be accessed, for the first time, by sufferers. from Cystic Fibrosis.
This new drug, which will alleviate some of the suffering of 14 people suffering from Cystic Fibrosis with an investment of € 3 million a year – an amount which, according to the prime minister, testifies to the the difficulty the patient buys.
“Beyond the numbers, this medicine that we have included in the government formulary is another investment in the quality of life of people. It will alleviate some of the daily suffering of these people – not only them, but also their relatives and friends who are by their side every day to help them. “
“When you hear us talk so much about the economy, employment and investment we are doing this to make the country strong enough to take such initiatives,” the prime minister said, adding that the health sector is a priority.
