The Malta Association of Public Health Medicine


The MAPHM is an association of persons with an interest in promoting public health in Malta. MAPHM is a non-governmental, non-political and non-union organisation.

The Association’s objectives are to promote high standards of practice and professional ethics in Public Health; to promote high standards of Public Health specialist and undergraduate training as well as their professional development. Furthermore the Association aims to promote and strengthen public health policy and practice and to encourage research and publications in the relevant field.

The MAPHM seeks to be the leader on Public Health issues in the Maltese Islands and to advocate for policies that contribute to the enhancement of Public Health in Malta.



Executive Committee of MAPHM – 2009


The Executive Committee is elected for a period of two years. Next elections are due beginning of 2012.

President: Charmaine Gauci| Vice President: Vacant


Secretary: Tanya Melillo |  Treasurer: Mariella Borg Bountempo 

Members: Miriam Vella, Taygeta Firman, Anthony Gatt, Miriam Gatt, Christine Baluci, Antonella Sammut, Sandra Distefano



Public Health Training Committee:


The Public Health Training Committee overlooks requirements for specialization and training in Public Health.

 
Chairman: Karen Vincenti


Members: Frans Aguis (Uom), John Cachia (UoM), Mariella Borg Bountempo (MAPHM), Tanya Melillo Fenech (MAPHM) Neville Calleja (MHEC), Nadine Delicata (MHEC), Charmaine Gauci (MHEC).

Membership of MAPHM - HONORARY MEMBERSHIP


Granted to Professional individuals who excel in a public health area. The candidature is approved by the association’s General Meeting after proposal by the Executive Committee.

Membership of MAPHM - FULL MEMBERSHIP


Granted to any applying medical professional who is in possession of a basic degree such as MD or equivalent and a Masters degree in Public Health and a minimum of four years Practice in Public Health and thus in possession of specialist status in Public Health as ratified by Specialist accreditation Committee in Malta or elsewhere in Europe.

Membership of MAPHM - ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP


Open to professionals with post-graduate qualifications in public health and/or persons who are contributing in the field of Public Health but who do not fulfil the above criteria.