Malta College of Family Doctors

18/09/2025

📣CME: The Family Doctor’s Guide to the Intermediate Care Pathway for Older Adult.

Date: 1st October 2025
Place: The Notch, San Gwann
Time: 20.00hrs.

The speakers are going to be:
- Dr Matthew Vella
- Dr Francesca Farrugia.

Dr Mohamed Salem, Dr Doriella Camilleri and Dr Antoine Vella will be on the panel to take questions and discuss after the presentation.

Refreshments will follow.

Paid up members enter free.

Non paid-up members and non-members have to register with a 30 Eur fee to attend the event.

Register by sending an email: secretary@mcfd.org.mt and cc. office@mcfd.org.mt

The link to the event will be provided in the last call for those who cannot attend in person and wish to follow online.

More info:

Welcome to MCFD - Malta College of Family Doctors - NGO that represents GPs in Malta and provide them with suitable training to provide better primary care.

18/09/2025

📣📣WONCA working party on Policy Advocacy is giving you the chance to voice your thoughts on our local healthcare situation in order to contribute to a report on healthcare workforce being prepared by European Parliament.

Speak out for family medicine and primary care so that you are also represented.

Let's make the voice of Family medicine heard and counted

Dear colleagues, The European Parliament is currently preparing a report on the Health Workforce and has expressed openness to hearing our ideas. We have already shared some of our needs and priorities as Family Doctors, but we would also like to collect your insights and suggestions to share with M...

13/09/2025

CME 17th September 2025

Active Ageing Community Services in Malta and Gozo

Speaker: Dr Nicole Marie Scicluna Calleja,
General Practitioner, Dementia Intervention Team, Dementia Care Directorate, AACC – MD(Melit.), DipFMS, PgDip(USW), MMCFD, MRCGP (Int.)

https://mcfd.org.mt/

11/09/2025

Il-bieraħ kien il-Jum Dinji għall-prevenzjoni tas-Suwiċidju🎗️
🟡Nbiddlu n-narrativa

🟡Nibdew Nitħaddtu

Yesterday was World Su***de Prevention Day🎗️
🟡Changing the narrative

🟡Start the conversation

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 📞☎️

Your family doctor

Telemedicine 21231231

National Mental health helpline 1579

Emergency services (ambulance, fire brigade or the police if you see someone in danger) 112

Richmond foundation helpline 1770

National Dementia Helpline 1771

Loneliness helpline 1772

Gambling supportline and chat 1777 or www.rgf.org.mt

Disability helpline 153

Supportline 170

Caritas Malta 22199000

Aġenzija Sedqa 23885110

Lifeline Malta (for individuals and families with pregnancy-related traumas) 20330023

Victim Support Agency 116006

Olli chat https://olli.chat/

Kellimni.com 21244123

09/09/2025

🔔Upcoming CMEs 📣

*17th September 2025* CME AACC services: Active Ageing Community Services in Malta and Gozo

*1st October 2025* CME The Family Doctor’s Guide to the Intermediate Care Pathway for Older Adult

*15th October 2025* CME on Hepatitis C elimination

*17th and 18th October 2025* Cardiology Conference

*6th November 2025* Oncology Conference

https://mcfd.org.mt/

Welcome to MCFD - Malta College of Family Doctors - NGO that represents GPs in Malta and provide them with suitable training to provide better primary care.

03/12/2024

World AIDS Day: A Call for Action, Equity, and Compassion

On World AIDS Day - 1st December 2024, we unite as a global community to reflect on the progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, honour the lives impacted, and recommit to the vision of a future free from this epidemic.
As family doctors, we are often the first point of care, making us critical in prevention, early detection, treatment, and the ongoing support of those living with HIV. Our responsibility extends beyond clinical care—we are advocates for equity and champions against stigma, ensuring that every individual feels seen, heard, and valued.

This year’s theme, “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”, underscores the urgent need for equitable healthcare access. In Malta and across the world, barriers to treatment and prevention persist, particularly for vulnerable populations. Removing these barriers is not just an ethical imperative but a practical necessity if we are to meet the global goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

The availability of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) has been transformative in reducing new HIV infections. However, for these tools to fulfill their potential, they must be freely accessible to all who need them—in Malta and beyond. Free access is not merely about affordability; it is a matter of public health equity and justice.

Let us also remember the human aspect of this fight. Beyond medications and technology, ending stigma and discrimination remains vital. Compassionate care and community awareness are the cornerstones of an inclusive and effective healthcare system.

To our colleagues in family medicine, public health, and advocacy: thank you for your relentless efforts to create a world where HIV/AIDS is no longer a threat to health and dignity. Together, we can turn the tide and ensure no one is left behind.

01/12/2024

❗ Upcoming CME - DEADLINE TODAY ❗

Next CME - "Fast track referral and Lung Cancer - an update"

Confirmed speakers:
1️⃣Dr Danika Marmara, Director (Cancer Care Pathways) - "Introduction to Fast Track Lung Cancer plus Fast Track and patient navigation in general"

2️⃣ Dr Robert Falzon, Fast Track Cancer Coordinator - "Fast Track statistics / encourage GP to use this platform"

3️⃣Dr Claire Vella, Consultant in General Internal Medicine caring for Oncology Patients, Specialist in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine - "Lung cancer presentation - an overview and when to refer"

4️⃣ Dr Martina Aquilina, Specialist in Family Medicine - "Case Presentations of Lung Cancer"

📅 5th December 2024

🕢 20.00hrs

📍 Campus Hub (Parking available at site)

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Campus+Hub/@35.9023158,14.4777711,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x130e454e43dece93:0xc52c936547e6cc2f!8m2!3d35.9023115!4d14.4803514!16s%2Fg%2F11ll8wx2td?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

❗Event is for the first 50 registrees❗

HSTs and BSTs in Oncology and the Lung Cancer Pathway team will be attending too.

For registration please send email to secretary@mcfd.org.mt and office@mcfd.org.mt. Deadline for registration is TONIGHT 1st December 2024.

21/11/2024

European Antibiotic Awareness Day: The Role of Healthcare Providers in Combating AMR

On European Antibiotic Awareness Day, we are reminded of the significant global challenge posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). As healthcare providers, we stand on the frontlines of this battle, with the responsibility to protect the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations.
The National AMR Committee has shared an important update, emphasizing judicious antibiotic prescribing and promoting the use of narrow-spectrum antibiotics wherever clinically appropriate.

These measures aim to:

Preserve Antibiotic Effectiveness: Ensuring that antibiotics remain a reliable tool for treating infections.

Reduce Resistant Bacteria: Limiting the emergence and spread of resistant strains.

Promote Patient Safety: Supporting the best clinical outcomes by tailoring antibiotic choices to specific pathogens.

Antimicrobial stewardship is not just a best practice; it is an ethical obligation. Every prescription we write impacts not only our patients but also the broader community and future generations.

The National AMR Committee is here to support you with resources and guidance. You can access the detailed update here and reach out for any further information or tools at nac.mdh@gov.mt.

Let us continue to lead by example in this critical effort. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the fight against AMR.

Join the conversation: How are you integrating antibiotic stewardship into your practice? Share your insights and initiatives below!

10/11/2024

🚀 From Code to Care – Integrating Technology for Tomorrow’s Health Needs 🚀

MCFD Honorary President Dr Edward Zammit organised an insightful panel on health technology and the future of integrated care. Led by the capable moderation of Dr Kenneth Vassallo, our esteemed panelists—Mr Euchar Sultana, Dr Hugo Agius Muscat, Dr Stefan Buttigieg, and Dr Wilfred Galea—explored the transformative impact of digital tools in enhancing patient care and healthcare efficiency.

Key Themes from the Discussion:

Bridging Healthcare and Technology: Panelists emphasised that successful integration hinges on robust collaboration between healthcare professionals and technologists, enabling solutions that directly respond to clinical needs.

Embracing Emerging Technologies: With the potential of AI, wearables, EMRs, and remote monitoring tools, our speakers highlighted how these innovations promise to improve accessibility, personalisation, and efficiency in healthcare delivery.

Addressing Key Challenges: Usability, data security, and seamless clinical integration remain critical. These elements were central in our discussion, particularly for safeguarding patient safety and privacy.

Future Directions and Continuous Learning: The rapid pace of technological change calls for healthcare professionals to continuously adapt, engage in learning, and collaborate with tech specialists to fully harness new tools’ potential.

Thank you to all who attended and engaged with your thoughtful questions, and to our incredible panelists for sharing their expertise. Together, we’re building a foundation for a healthcare future where technology and patient care work hand-in-hand.

Let’s keep driving this momentum towards a more connected, innovative healthcare system! 🌍💡

09/11/2024

🚀 MCFD Honorary President Dr Edward Zammit was present at the MedTech Malta, as part of an insightful discussion powered by the Government of Malta on "Innovate to Integrate: The Path to Seamless Care."

Other members on the panel included Dr. Conrad Attard, Dr. Remko Schats, and Inġ. Karl Farrugia on stage, moderated by Dr Stefan Buttigieg MD MSPH MSc. This panel explored transformative solutions driving smoother, integrated healthcare experiences.

See the event in photos with our LIVE coverage here: https://lnkd.in/dRpMH8tm

✨Supported by: Lifeblood, Malta Enterprise, VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings, Malta Digital Innovation Authority, Ministry for Health and Active Ageing, Government of Malta.

06/11/2024

❗REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING CME ❗

👉 Hepatitis C elimination in Malta: is the end in sight?
🎤 Speaker: Dr Tonio Piscopo (Consultant Infectious Diseases Specialist and Head of Infectious Disease Department at MDH)
📅: Tuesday 12th November 2024
🕗: 20:00hrs.
📍 Salini Resort – Bahar ic Caghaq
✉ RSVP to Roger Aquilina (raquilina@ammangion.com / 79373456)

03/11/2024

❗️ONLINE CME ❗️

Sign up for the final live webinar in the series 'Resuscitation Medicine for Family Doctors', focusing on "Adaptations to standard Advanced Life Support Algorithm in specific circumstances" with Dr Jessica Darmanin & Dr Sean Kelley.

Join us live online on Friday 15th November 2024 at 20:00.

Registration Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fDyU6Hu_SmUB7Jh1QPo7vQGQpCGK-f57Kyb6oEtpEdg/edit?ts=66e99be1

The Teams link will be emailed a day before the event. Check your inbox and our page for more information.

Event is free for paying members of MCFD. Members with pending membership fees are solicited to contact office secretary Louise Agius on office@mcfd.org.mt