Cancer medicines are being sold at exorbitant prices, President George Vella said on Friday.

Taking part in a digital conference organised by the National Cancer Platform, President Vella said that due to high prices, such medicines could not be procured without the help of governments or voluntary organisations.

The President also recognised the advances made in cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment.

 Regarding the National Cancer Platform, the President said that the fact that “our country has so many voluntary organisations dedicated to offer help to those affected by this deadly disease, is a heart-warming sign of how caring the Maltese people are”.

The President thanked all those who volunteer to work in the respective organisations as well as the people of Malta who are always ready to help.

He added that no patient should think that they are alone and augured that such conference will rekindle a sense of unity and a willingness to work together against cancer.