The Labour Party is planning to spend an additional €8 million on health centres to broaden the range of facilities they offer and provide a better service.
But party leader Joseph Muscat refused to commit to providing a 24-hour service at health centres, saying this had to be decided following consultation with professionals.
He said improved primary healthcare would alleviate pressure on the overcrowded Mater Dei Hospital.
Speaking outside Paola’s health centre surrounded by supporters, Dr Muscat said a Labour government would hold talks with the private sector to open a health centre in the Żurrieq-Kirkop area. Labour would also commit to cut waiting lists, with priority given to tests relating to detect cancer.
The breast-screening service, he said, would be extended to more women in different age brackets, and talks would be held on the possibility of screening for osteoporosis at the same time.
Dr Muscat said a Labour government would ensure the Mental Health Bill was enacted as soon as possible.
He said a pledge to deliver medicines to people over 70 years of age and those with mobility problems would cost the Government an extra €500,000 a year.
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