On Monday 9 September 2024, the University of Malta officially joined forces with CareMalta Group Ltd, one of Malta’s main providers of nursing and independent living services, to enhance local research efforts and safety protocols in health systems management as well as elderly care.
Through its Department of Health Systems Management & Leadership within its Faculty of Health Sciences, the University aims to develop a close working relationship with CareMalta and one of its subsidiaries, HILA (Home to Independence and Limitless Abilities) to ultimately optimise the services currently offered locally and continue driving innovation in the area.
This will be achieved through added opportunities for staff training and professional development, internships and other instances of student engagement and experience within HILA’s settings, and the dissemination of research findings in public fora.
University of Malta Rector, Prof. Alfred J. Vella, expressed his support for the initiative, highlighting the university’s role in contributing to societal needs by applying academic knowledge to practical challenges.
He noted that this partnership not only strengthens safety protocols but also fosters a more informed approach to discussions on ageing and care.
James Sciriha, Chief Executive of CareMalta Group, stated that the collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to improving resident safety and care quality.
He emphasised that by integrating academic insights with practical applications, the partnership aims to elevate safety standards across the care sector in Malta.
The MoU was signed by University of Malta Rector, Prof. Alfred J. Vella; Dr Stephen Lungaro Mifsud, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Prof. Sandra Buttigieg, Head of the Health Systems Management and Leadership Department; James Sciriha, CEO of CareMalta Group; Noel Borg, COO of CareMalta Group; and Janet Silvio, CEO of HILA.