Ombudsman and Commissioner for Health meet elderly residents in Tarxien

Ombudsman and Commissioner for Health meet elderly residents in Tarxien

Published October 31, 2025

The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Joseph Zammit McKeon, and the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Raymond Galea, addressed a group of elderly residents during an information session organised by the Tarxien Local Council as part of its Anzjanità Attiva (Active Ageing) initiative.

During the session, the Ombudsman outlined the role and functions of the Office of the Ombudsman, explaining how its services can assist elderly persons when they face issues with public administration. He stressed the importance of such outreach initiatives in raising awareness of peoples’ rights and ensuring that the public knows how to seek redress in cases of maladministration.

Prof. Galea focused on health-related concerns affecting older persons, describing how his Office investigates complaints about the public healthcare system and advocates for improvements where shortcomings are identified. He discussed common difficulties elderly people may experience when accessing medical care and explained how the Commissioner for Health can help to resolve such matters.

The session was interactive, with attendees sharing their experiences and questions directly with the Ombudsman and the Commissioner. This exchange highlighted the Office’s commitment to accessibility, transparency, and direct dialogue with the people.

Concluding the meeting, Judge Zammit McKeon thanked the Tarxien Local Council for its collaboration and for once again inviting the Office to participate in this initiative. He expressed his appreciation for opportunities that allowing engagement directly with his Office, noting that “such meetings give people the space to ask, learn and be heard.”