Celebrating life, in health

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Current Affairs -- 02 April 2010 -- 10:20CEST
The Malta Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) is once again organising ‘Health Fest’ at Great Siege Square, opposite the law courts, in Valletta on April 7.
This year’s fundraising goes to the Malta Hospice Movement. The Malta Hospice Movement offers palliative care to persons suffering from cancer, motor neurone disease and other terminal diseases, as well as support to their families. Palliative Care focuses on the medical, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of every person. All the services offered by The Malta Hospice Movement are provided to patients and their families free of charge.

For the second year running, medical students, studying at the University of Malta, will be holding this public awareness campaign in which most of the organisation’s subcommittees (public health, reproductive health and aids, and human rights and peace) will participate.

The main aim is to spread information to the public about relevant subjects such as patient rights, eating disorders, smoking, and sexual education. There will also be an area for children to play.

This activity will take place in conjunction with The Malta Hospice Movement.
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