June 27 – The “Umbrian model” for eating disorder treatments officially lands in the Republic of Malta. in the Maltese state capital a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Malta, the Umbria Region and the n. 1 Umbrian health agency. Its goal is the development of mutual cooperation and exchange to eventually launch the residential center known as “Dar il-Kenn,” for people with eating disorders and obesity, as well as continuously improve the quality actions and activities of the service through continuous training and updating courses. Training and assistance will be carried out by the specialized personnel of the Umbrian health care system operating at the Palazzo Francisci Todi center, and the Dai center of Città della Pieve. A key point of is the establishment in Malta of a “hotline” to provide information. The Protocol also provides for constant contact between Italian and Maltese health professionals working within Dar il-Kenn, to develop and adapt the necessary protocols and guidelines to ensure the continuous updating of both staff and therapies applied. The initiative to create in Malta a center similar to the one opened in Todi in 2003 for the care of people, especially young people suffering from eating disorders, was taken personally by President Abela, who last year visited the structures of Todi and Città della Pieve, dedicated to patients suffering from bulimia.
