Although under normal circumstances a 15-minute wait is almost insignificant, when it comes to trauma and injury, a minute could make the difference between life, death, and a full recovery.

Vitals Global Healthcare – the new private operator of St Luke’s, Gozo and Karin Grech hospitals – will be investing €2m in a nursing degree, aimed at tackling the shortage of nursing staff.

A few days ago, the Vitals Global Healthcare and Partners Healthcare International signed an agreement for the benefit of Maltese healthcare system.