Reduction in social inequalities in health and the burden of disease

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif"><span style="color: #000000">Programme outcome the project contributes to: “Improved access to and quality of health services in Malta”.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">The project will improve access to and quality of health care services in Malta with particular focus on closing gaps in health care provision to children with disabilities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, genetic conditions, intellectual disabilities, attention problems or mental health problems as well as introducing screening of newborns for phenylketonuria (PKU and Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAT) testing of blood products for infectious diseases.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">Project activities shall include: </span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">development of sensory integration therapy services (SIT);</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">structural works (modifications) and renovations of the building hosting the SIT services;</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">screening of PKU;</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">NAT testing of blood products;</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">training of health service professionals in SI therapy, PKU screening and NAT testing;</span></li> </ul>

Project partners

• Ministry for Education and Employment Project partner· Malta