Factsheet for measure
MT-2022-12/2748
– measures in Malta
Provision of cancer treatment for Ukrainian refugees
Provvista ta' trattament tal-kanċer għar-refuġjati Ukraini
Background information
On 4 March the European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC). Amongst others, the directive provided eligible individuals with emergency medical care and essential treatment for illness. Apart from offering this level of care, Malta also chose to exceed this by offering cancer treatment to patients from Ukraine.
Content of measure
The measure was first mentioned in the press during February 2022, whilst more concrete details of the measure began to emerge in March 2022, with it being reported that Malta would be offering oncology treatment for up to five patients at a time. It was announced that oncology treatment will take place at the 110 bed Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Clinic, a public unit dedicated to the treatment of oncology patients. The assignment of Ukrainian patients to Malta will be coordinated with European Health Emergency preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).
Use of measure
The first individual to benefit from this arrangement commenced their treatment in Malta in mid-March. Further updates on the number of people who benefitted from this measure were not reported.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
EU level social partners
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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No involvement
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
The social partners do not appear to be involved in the designing, implementing and monitoring of this measure.
Views and reactions
The news of the arrival of the first individual from the Ukraine to receive cancer treatment in Malta, a six year old girl, was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne. The news was published in the majority of news outlets. A Ukrainian delegation, led by the Consulate of Ukraine in Malta thanked the Government for the medical assistance provided to the Ukrainian people.
Sources
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01 March 2022: Bay - Ukrainian Community In Malta Thank Government For Support
(bay.com.mt)
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04 March 2022: Times of Malta - Malta to provide cancer treatment to Ukrainian patients - 5 at a time
(timesofmalta.com)
