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Campaigns Environmental Health NCDs Tobacco

Help us achieve a tobacco-free environment and the first European tobacco-free generation by 2030

by MAPHM AdministratorOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023
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Press Statement road safety

Transport Malta and the licensing of new drivers

by MAPHM AdministratorOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023
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Heatwaves and power lines
Press Statement

Urgent Call for Comprehensive Infrastructure Planning

by MAPHM AdministratorJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023
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Press Statement

Time to update Public Health measures to target the current threat – an open letter to PM, DPM and SPH

by MAPHM AdministratorDecember 28, 2021June 2, 2023
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News

MAPHM reiterates official position on the legalisation of cannabis for recreational use

by MAPHM AdministratorFebruary 22, 2021June 2, 2023
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NCDs Tobacco

The electronic cigarette: a concern for health care professionals and public health

by Joseph GrechMay 31, 2019March 5, 2021
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Save the date! 🗓️ Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, we are highlighting the changing face of tobacco and nicotine use. We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Group Coaching Sessions organised by the Malta Association of Public Health Medicine (MAPHM) as part of the project “Upskilling the Public Health Community for Future Challenges”. The Malta Association of Public Health Medicine is calling on Malta’s political parties to come together around a shared vision for healthier communities, stronger systems, and long-term resilience. Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death, with over seven million deaths each year. A growing concern is rising nicotine addiction among youths, driven by appealing products like flavoured e-cigarettes. Is the market shaping our health… more than we realize? 🧠💰 The recent declaration by the MAP (Maltese Association of Psychiatry) opposes any involvement of organisations linked to cannabis use in sponsoring nurseries or initiatives for socially disadvantaged children. While investment in children’s wellbeing, inclusion, and development is strongly supported, such efforts should remain independent of substances shown to harm young people. Evidence links cannabis exposure in children and adolescents to neurodevelopmental, cognitive, and mental health risks, and associating youth-focused activities with it risks normalising harm. Children’s sport and recreational spaces must remain safe, neutral, and firmly health‑promoting. MAPHM is calling for the introduction of random roadside testing for alcohol and drugs in Malta. The current suspicion-based system allows impaired drivers to go undetected, putting lives at risk. MAPHM urges immediate legislative reform to implement high-visibility, evidence-based testing to deter dangerous driving and protect all road users. 🔔 Merry Christmas from all of us at MAPHM! 🎄

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