The Maltese Diabetes Association recently inaugurated new offices in Valletta, which were officially opened by Sir Michael Hirst, president-elect of the International Diabetes Federation, who flew to Malta from Scotland purposely for the event with his wife Lady Naomi Hirst, together with Health Minister Joseph Cassar. The event was also addressed by MDA president Anna Zammit McKeon. The premises were blessed by Fr Gordon Refalo. Photo shows Dr Cassar presenting John Spiteri, a long serving member of the association, with an award for long outstanding service to the association.