The UHM has lifted industrial action which had affected a range of services in Mater Dei Hospital and health centres.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Chris Fearne, announced the lifting of the actions this evening, saying it followed a full day of talks. Health and Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi took part in the talks. The UHM was represented by Jesmond Bonello, president, and JosefVella, general secretary.

The industrial dispute, over working conditions, involved 10 health professions: physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech-language pathologists, medical laboratory scientists, dental technologists, dental hygienists, radiographers, audiologists and optometrists. 

The areas hit by the industrial action included scheduled  including knee and hip replacements.

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