WHD23 celebrations in Malta

The cardiac rehabilitation unit in Mater Dei hospital, Malta, organized a walk at Ta’ Qali, one of the few open spaces in Malta, to mark this day. The walk covered 3.3 km and was attended by people with established cardiovascular disease, accompanied by relatives and partners. A demonstration on CPR by the Maltese Resus Council was also provided at the end of the walk. Moreover, those in attendance were given verbal and written information on healthy eating by members of the health promotion and disease prevention directorate. Attendees were also provided with healthy refreshments, including fruit and snacks, and water.

This event was a collaboration between the cardiac rehab unit, Maltese Cardiac Society, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention unit, the physiotherapy department (MDH), Resus practice nurses and the Malta Resus Council.

One of our local councils on the island also lit a prominent 19th century tower, the Belvedere Tower, which is located in the town of Lija, Malta, in commemoration of the day.