There is no end-of-life protocol for terminally ill patients in Malta, Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia told Deo Debattista (PL) in reply to a parliamentary question yesterday.

Indeed, he added, such patients and their relatives are given all necessary support, including palliative care, at Boffa Hospital. It is planned to continue such support at the new oncology centre.

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