Paediatric surgeon Chris Fearne yesterday said it was time to serve his country by standing for election as a Labour Party candidate.
After nearly 25 years in the health sector, Dr Fearne will be contesting the 3rd and 4th electoral districts in the general election.
His candidature was approved by the PL national executive a few months ago.
He hails from Paola and lives in Tarxien. He is married to Astrid and has three children.