68 students graduated in medicine from the Queen Mary University of London in Gozo, with Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri addressing the ceremony, which was held in Cathedral Square in Victoria.
During his address, Minister Camilleri stated: “Today we are celebrating not only the academic achievement of these new graduates, but also the beginning of a vocation built on service to others. Every investment we are making at the Gozo General Hospital has one objective: to provide patients with the highest standard of healthcare while creating an environment where healthcare professionals and future generations of doctors can learn, develop, and excel. Our partnership with Queen Mary University of London continues to strengthen our vision of making Gozo a centre of excellence in healthcare and medical education.”
While congratulating the graduates on their achievement, he said that this graduation marks the beginning of a career dedicated to patient care and service. He also noted that Gozo General Hospital continues to be strengthened as a centre of excellence, where healthcare delivery and medical training go hand in hand.
The Minister highlighted the investments carried out at the hospital, including the strengthening of the Cardio-Respiratory Unit, the opening of the Early Pregnancy Room, and investment in modern diagnostic technology, including an MRI scanner, a new CT scanner, advanced cardiac imaging equipment, additional ultrasound machines, and a bone density scanner. He explained that these investments are leading to faster diagnoses, more efficient treatment, and a reduced need for Gozitan patients to travel to Malta.
He also spoke about projects currently underway, including the expansion of the Outpatients Department, a new Women’s Health Unit, a modernised laboratory, a new Pharmacy Department equipped with robotic technology, improvements to the Coronary Care Unit and the Intensive Therapy Unit, as well as two new operating theatres.
Minister Clint Camilleri also emphasised the importance of the partnership with Queen Mary University of London, through which Gozo General Hospital has become a teaching hospital. He said that this collaboration is benefiting not only students, but also patients and healthcare professionals.
He also referred to future projects, including a new Renal Unit, a helipad, a drone-based medical service, and, above all, the long-term vision for the development of a new hospital for Gozo.
Minister Clint Camilleri concluded by encouraging the graduates to practise their profession with compassion, integrity, and humility, while reaffirming that the Government remains committed to developing a hospital in Gozo where future generations of doctors can learn and where patients receive the highest standard of care with dignity and compassion.