During the first nine months of the year, 288 people were hospitalised with overdoses.

Replying to a parliamentary question by Claudio Grech (PN), Health Minister Konrad Mizzi said the highest number was in August, 42, while February showed the lowest number of cases, at 21.

He said the services offered by the GU clinic were free of charge.

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