News • 13 July 2003

Private hospitals with higher percentage in caesareans

The total number of caesarean sections carried out in private hospitals in Malta during 2002 was 114, just over 32 per cent of all private hospital births, according to statistics released in Parliament by Health Minister Louis Deguara.

Vella embittered with Sant’s flushing tactics

The search for election-defeat scapegoats in the Labour Party has created a schism between leader Alfred Sant and his erstwhile former deputy, George Vella.

Authority chief insists that public transport association must fall in line

The Public Transport Association is facing tough times with public opinion directed against it and the Chairman of the Transport Authority, Charles Demicoli, insisting the commuter comes first.

Sant dispels rumours he’s stepping down as Mifsud appeals for change

It was a ‘cool’ Alfred Sant that told a recent Labour Party executive meeting that he was not going to step down from his post in a year’s time, contrary to rumours making the rounds.

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