Hospice Malta sees surge in demand for palliative care
NGO hosting 12-hour telethon to help fund expanding services
Almost 1,000 new end-of-life patients sought palliative care from Hospice Malta last year, as the NGO announced it will host its annual fundraising telethon to help fund growing demand for its services.
An average of three new families every day contacted Hospice Malta in 2025 as the NGO delivered 33,000 professional sessions in patients’ homes along with over 4,000 sessions of social and psychosocial support.
Over 400 patients attended the NGO’s Day Therapy Unit and its clinics, benefiting from services such as psychology, physiotherapy, complementary therapy, and social work, as well as group sessions designed to encourage social engagement and offer respite.
However, demand for the Hospice’s free palliative care services continues to increase.
On April 25, Hospice Malta will host its annual 12-hour telethon from 11am to 11pm, bringing together patients, families, healthcare professionals, artists, and the wider community.
Funds raised during the telethon will support Hospice Malta’s expanding services, including community care and day therapy programmes, as well as the newly inaugurated St Michael Hospice headquarters. This will include a state-of-the-art 16-room In-Patient Unit aimed at offering round-the-clock medical care, comfort, and dignity when it is needed most.
“More families are reaching out to us every year,” Hospice Malta Chairperson Bernadette Bonnici Kind said.
“The telethon helps ensure we can continue to be there for everyone who needs us, free of charge.”
Hospice Malta said the live broadcast will feature real stories, live interviews, and moments that reflect the NGO’s impact—standing beside patients and families through some of life’s most difficult times.
“Hospice professionals felt like angels, always there, supporting and guiding us through the darkest moments,” one relative shared ahead of the telethon.
“When someone turns to Hospice, they are not just receiving care, they are being supported holistically as a person,” Hospice Malta CEO Kenneth Delia said.
“Our role is to be there in a way that is professional, compassionate, and truly human.”
How to support
● CALL: €25 – 5180 2024 | €50 – 5190 2031
● SMS: €11.65 – 5061 9234
● BOV Mobile / myAPS: 7993 3894
● Online: Hospice Malta Telethon