Waiting time for bone density tests has been reduced by nine months, from a year to three months, Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia said today.

This was made possible by the collective efforts of health professions working every day of the week from 8 am. to 7 p.m. he said. 

He made his comments at a press conference to mark the International Day on Osteoporosis. 

Dr Farrugia underlined the importance of best practices in the examination of patients and said those with high risk continued to be given faster attention.

About 13,000 bone density tests are carried out every year. 

A Bone Density Unit was opened at Gozo Hospital a few weeks ago.