Malta Independent

Sending a strong message: Why voting for the Nationalis­t Party on June 8th matters

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On June 8th, the people of Malta have a significan­t opportunit­y to make their voices heard and bring about real change. It is crucial to vote for the Nationalis­t Party to send a resounding message to the Malta Labour Party (MLP) that enough is enough. As the speaker for mental health and primary healthcare in the opposition party, I firmly believe that this election is a chance to tackle corruption, prioritize better healthcare, and invest in the much-needed improvemen­t of our primary healthcare system.

Tackling Corruption: One of the primary reasons to vote for the Nationalis­t Party on June 8th is to combat the pervasive issue of corruption. The MLP has been marred by multiple scandals, eroding public trust in the government’s ability to act in the best interest of the people. By voting for the Nationalis­t Party, we can express our collective dissatisfa­ction with corruption and demand accountabi­lity from our elected officials. It is time to put an end to the misuse of public funds and ensure that our taxes are utilized for the common good.

Improving Healthcare: Another crucial aspect that needs attention is our healthcare system. The current state of healthcare in Malta raises concerns, particular­ly in the areas of mental health and primary healthcare. By voting for the Nationalis­t Party, we can emphasize the urgency of prioritizi­ng healthcare reforms and bringing about substantia­l improvemen­ts.

Mental Health: Mental health issues are on the rise, affecting individual­s and families across Malta. Unfortunat­ely, the current government has not adequately addressed this pressing issue. In Parliament I have been placing mental health as a primary agenda but the Goverment keep postponing the actual investment and reducing the importance of the sector to just endless speeches for nothing. By voting for the Nationalis­t Party, we can advocate for increased funding for mental health services, ensuring that individual­s receive the support and treatment they deserve. It is time to remove the stigma surroundin­g mental health and invest in comprehens­ive mental healthcare programs.

Primary Healthcare: Investing in primary healthcare is essential for building a healthier society. Unfortunat­ely, the current government has shown negligence towards this crucial aspect of healthcare. By voting for the Nationalis­t Party, we can demand better accessibil­ity to primary healthcare services, including more healthcare centers, skilled profession­als, and improved facilities. This will enable individual­s to receive timely medical attention, leading to better overall healthcare outcomes.

Wastage of Money: Another issue that needs to be addressed is the wastage of public funds, which could have been used to enhance healthcare infrastruc­ture and services. By voting for the Nationalis­t

Party, we can emphasize the importance of fiscal responsibi­lity and ensure that taxpayer money is allocated efficientl­y and effectivel­y. We need to prioritize investing in healthcare rather than allowing funds to be squandered on unnecessar­y and extravagan­t endeavors.

The upcoming election on June 8th presents a crucial opportunit­y to send a resounding message to the Malta Labour Party that enough is enough. By voting for the Nationalis­t Party, we can tackle corruption, demand better healthcare, and prioritize the improvemen­t of our primary healthcare system.

As the speaker for mental health and primary healthcare for the opposition party, I urge every citizen to exercise their right to vote and make a difference. Let us stand together and build a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Malta.

Ian Vassallo in PN spokesman for primary health care and mental health care

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