The death of a patient at Mount Carmel Hospital is being investigated.

In a statement this morning, the permanent secretary within the Health Ministry said an internal inquiry has been appointed into the death of a patient who had to be given first aid in one of the wards until an ambulance took him to Mater Dei.

The man was certified dead some time later.

The police have been informed of the case.

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