MAHP-Malta Association of Hospital Pharmacists

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Who we are

MAHP is an association of hospital pharmacists working in Malta and Gozo. MAHP was set up in April 2013 with the main aim of facilitating promotion and professional development of hospital pharmacy in Malta. In June 2013, MAHP was also accepted as a country member of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP).

Mission Statement

MAHP is committed to promote and develop the hospital pharmacy profession within Malta through education, best-practice and research, and to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, in order to ensure the continuous improvement of care and outcomes for patients in the hospital setting.

Join Us

Membership is open to all hospital pharmacists working in Malta and Gozo. The annual membership fee is currently €20 (renewable in August). The fee can be paid to anyone of the committee members or by a cheque payable to the Malta Association of Hospital Pharmacists (MAHP) and sent by post to Ms. Kathlene Cassar, Treasurer MAHP. A receipt will be issued accordingly.

A PDF copy of our statute can be downloaded by clicking here

MAHP gives us many opportunities and I recognise the benefits that being active could afford me. Hospital pharmacists often practice within a specific field, so it is easy to fall behind on clinical guidelines and standards of practice which are continuously changing. Whether it is participating in events as a member of the association, attending a continuing education program or networking, those who are interested in improving the field of hospital pharmacy should not delay become a MAHP member.

Aaron Camilleri - Senior Principal Pharmacist - Rehabilitation Services

MAHP has been very well set-up from the beginning. It is made up of a team of enthusiastic hospital pharmacists, who have not only set up the association but ensured its smooth-running from day one. The continuing education sessions have been very helpful, varied and informative. Join us!

Antonella Aquilina - Senior Pharmacist - Compounding Section - Pharmacy Department -

When my friend and colleague Lorna West started working on the idea of having a Maltese association for hospital pharmacists which then could be part of EAHP, I was thrilled and knew I wanted to be part of it. The beginning was tough but interesting and definitely worth the while. The support we received from our colleagues in Europe was extremely encouraging and my experiences with them in Greece, Brussels and in Bulgaria helped me grow as a professional and also have some good fun. When I decided to switch careers and go into community pharmacy, one of my few regrets was knowing that I could no longer be part of the amazing MAHP and EAHP team.

Valerie Vella - Community Pharmacist

I have been lucky enough to attend the academy seminars organized by EAHP and have found them extremely interesting and a brilliant chance to meet like professionals from all over Europe. I am very glad to be part of MAHP and to be able to learn from local and foreign pharmacists in our field via the MAHP CPD sessions and EAHP organized events (incl. the annual EAHP conference). MAHP have worked tirelessly to put Maltese hospital pharmacists in an optimal position to integrate and learn from our European counterparts and to provide learning opportunities to advance in their field.

Ambra Sant Fournier - Hospital Pharmacist - Mater Dei Hospital

MAHP - Malta Association of Hospital Pharmacists

What You Should Know About Us

MAHP Mission

Our Goals

The aim of MAHP is the promotion and professional development of hospital pharmacy in Malta.

MAHP follows the European Association of Hospital Pharmacy objectives:

to promote and further develop hospital pharmacy
to unite into one group hospital pharmacists whose professional activities are concerned with hospital pharmacy
to foster a better understanding of the principles and practice of hospital pharmacy and maintain general joint pharmaceutical principles and a joint pharmaceutical policy, in the interest of public health and patients
to promote better care for hospitalised patients
to promote education and training of hospital pharmacists in Malta, in order to allow hospital pharmacists in Malta to contribute optimally to public health
to encourage standards of practice across all hospital pharmacies in Malta
to encourage research in all aspects of hospital pharmacy
to promote co-operation between the different hospital pharmacies in Malta
to facilitate the collection, exchange and dissemination of relevant information among hospital pharmacists
to support and uphold the common interests of hospital pharmacists in Malta
to collaborate with other national or international hospital pharmacy associations
to establish and maintain effective collaboration with governments, governmental organisations, professional bodies and other groups or individuals concerned with hospital pharmacy

Why You Should Join Us

There are many reasons to join and become a member of the MAHP, a few of which are mentioned below :

Automatic membership to EAHP
Collaboration with EAHP
CPD sessions organised by MAHP
MAHP will let its members know of any other educational events relevant to hospital pharmacy
Receive the bi-monthly European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy and can have full online access
Participate in the MAHP Annual General Meeting and to have right to vote

Who We Are

Ruth Borg Theuma

President

B.Pharm (Hons.), M.Sc. Clin Pharm (Aberdeen)

Lorna Marie West

Vice President

B. Pharm (Hons.), M.Sc. (Clin Pharm), PhD (RGU)

Daniela Mallia

General Secretary

B Pharm (Hons.) PG Dip (Inf Dis) London

Kathlene Cassar

Treasurer

B.Pharm (Hons.), M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy (Melit.), MBA (Leicester)

Ambra Sant Fournier

Chairperson for Professional Development

B.Pharm (Hons.), M.Sc. Clin Pharm (Aberdeen)

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming events organised by the MAHP

The 47th EAHP
General Assembly

June 8-11, 2017

The 47th EAHP General Assembly will be taking place in St Paul's Bay, Malta from 8-11 June 2017. The General Assembly of EAHP provides the opportunity for members to exchange views, share best practice and set the future direction of the Association. It is attended by at least two representatives from each of EAHP's Member countries, board of directors and secretariat. Over 100 delegates will attend this year's EAHP's GA in Malta.

Contact Us

We would like to hear from you.

Phone: +356 7970 5540
Email: [email protected]

Postal Address:

Attn: Ms Marie Claire Bonanno
Malta Association of Hospital Pharmacists
PO Box 14
University of Malta
Msida Campus
Msida MSD 2080
Malta