The Kamra ta’ l-Ispizjara the’ Malta has been proactive in the recent months in giving its feedback to the Medicines Authority re the publication on an Information Leaflet on Refrence, Generic and Falsified Medicines.

Dr. Patricia Vella Bonanno, CEO, Medicines Authority said that this second leaflet published by the Medicines Authority is part of the set of initiatives to consolidate efforts in providing objective and unbiased information on medicines to health care professionals and to patients.

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The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality has brought the attached Press Release issued by the European Commission on the 1 March, 2011 to our attention:

“Following meetings today with business leaders and social partners on women in decision-making (see IP/11/242), EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding challenged publicly listed companies in Europe to sign a “Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” by March 2012. This pledge represents a voluntary commitment by publicly listed companies to increase women’s presence on corporate boards to 30% by 2015 and to 40% by 2020 (see Annex). It is open for signature by all publicly listed companies in Europe.”

You may Download full PR below:

Press Release – Women on the Board Pledge for Europe

The Malta Eczema Society is organizing its annual fund raising BBQ activity this year on Friday 16th September at the Alexandra Gardens, the Palace, Sliema at 8pm. As you may know this event is the only source of income for the society.

Please note that bookings are on a first come and first served basis. The Society would be very grateful if you could confirm your attendance by not later than the 12th September.

It is recommended that you give prior notice if you require a vegetarian menu or suffer from any food allergies.

All the details may be downloaded from below.

MES Event 2011

The Medicines Authority has just launched a new service through which medical practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and health care professionals can recieve sms notifications with the latest information on medicinal products. The service is available free of charge for product recalls and when a Medicines Authority Circular is issued.

Product Recall Notifications: Where a defect of a medicinal product is considered to be a risk to public health, the Medicines Authority issues a product recall and the marketing authorisation holder withdraws the affected product from the market. During 2010, the Medicines Authority issued nine product recalls. All pharmacists can apply for SMS notifications for Product Recalls by visiting: http://www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/subscribe.htm.

Medicines Authority Circular Notifications: The Medicines Authority issues circulars which include scientific information and recommendations on product administration methods. The circulars are an important means of communication between the Medicines Authority and medical practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and health care professionals as these detail changes on safety and risks of medicinal products. To apply for sms notifications for circulars, please visit: http://www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/subscribe.htm.

This service is another step in becoming a more effective and supportive regulator whose mission is the protection of public health in Malta through the regulation of medicinal products and pharmaceutical activities. Through the sms notifications, users will recieve non-promotional material on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicinal products. The service is being provided in collaboration with the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) through the Mobile Government Shared Service.