I want Malta to embrace innovation in medicine
“Malta and Gozo have the ability to be part of this change and to create new opportunities that improve people’s health and quality of life.”
Leader of the Opposition and PN Leader Alex Borg addresses the MedTech World Europe Summit 2026
“Behind every innovation is a human story. We want our country’s success to be measured not only by its economy, but also by how much better people’s lives become. I want Malta to embrace innovation in every field, including medicine.”
This was the message delivered by Partit Nazzjonalista Leader Alex Borg at the MedTech World Europe Summit 2026, held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. Alex Borg was welcomed by Dr Dylan Attard, CEO and Co-Founder of MedTech.
In his address, Alex Borg explained how innovation is transforming medicine and leading to more personalised and preventive care. New technologies are opening the door to healthcare systems that, alongside treating illness, help people remain healthy for longer.
He said the question was whether Malta wanted to keep watching this change unfold or become part of it. Our country has the talent and the ability to do so. Throughout our history, we have brought together cultures, ideas and resources. Our ambition must be what drives us forward.
Alex Borg stressed that Malta needs an economy whose strength is measured by the value of ideas, innovation and productivity, and which translates into a better life for people. Our country’s experience in medicine and the skills of our professionals provide a solid foundation on which to build.
In this context, he identified three priorities: making Malta a country where innovation can move from an idea into practice, in an environment that inspires investor confidence; investing in people and their skills, because they are the best infrastructure for our country’s future; and preparing the healthcare system to embrace new technologies for the benefit of patients.
“Malta and Gozo have the ability to be part of this change and to create new opportunities that improve people’s health and quality of life.”
Following the speech, Alex Borg and the Partit Nazzjonalista delegation visited the stands, where they met representatives of the local and international medical technology industry.
During the visit, the Partit Nazzjonalista Leader was accompanied by Deputy Leader Alex Perici Calascione and PN MPs Mark Anthony Sammut, Ian Vassallo, Jerome Caruana Cilia, Eve Borg Bonello and John Baptist Camilleri.
13.11.2026
