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Opening of new health facility in South Sudan
23/05/2022

Opening of new health facility in South Sudan

Malteser International has opened a new health centre in Yei River County, in the very south of South Sudan, a region where access to health care has been heavily limited due to the ongoing civil war.

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Portuguese volunteers aid and assist pilgrims going to Fatima
Latest interventions
17/05/2022

Portuguese volunteers aid and assist pilgrims going to Fatima

10 working days, 11 medical units, 6 mobile assistance teams and 114 volunteers. These are the figures of the Order of Malta’s Portuguese Association 2022 campaign, organized every year to support pilgrims going to the Shrine of Fatima.

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US First Lady Jill Biden meets with Order of Malta volunteers during her visit to the Slovak-Ukrainian border
09/05/2022

US First Lady Jill Biden meets with Order of Malta volunteers during her visit to the Slovak-Ukrainian border

During her visit to the Slovak-Ukrainian border, the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden met with a team of volunteers from the Order of Malta currently assisting tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees.

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The latest interventions of the Order of Malta in Ukraine and neighbouring region
06/05/2022

The latest interventions of the Order of Malta in Ukraine and neighbouring region

Under the coordination of Malteser International, the Order of Malta is continuing to provide relief to the Ukrainian population distributing medical equipment, food, hygiene kits and ensuring psycho-social support in Ukraine and in the surrounding countries.

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Order of Malta in Poland in the frontline helping Ukrainian refugees
02/05/2022

Order of Malta in Poland in the frontline helping Ukrainian refugees

With around 3 million Ukrainian refugees who have already entered the country, the Order of Malta in Poland has been at the forefront of the aid services provided to people in need since the very onset of the war on 24 February.

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“Easter Lunch” in the gardens of the Magistral Villa
Lieutenant of the Grand Master News
26/04/2022

“Easter Lunch” in the gardens of the Magistral Villa

After almost three years of interruption due to the pandemic, the "Easter Lunch", the traditional appointment of the volunteers of the Order of Malta's Rome Delegation with the neediest, was held again on 23 April.

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Two months after the war outbreak in Ukraine, the Order of Malta continues to widen its relief operations
22/04/2022

Two months after the war outbreak in Ukraine, the Order of Malta continues to widen its relief operations

More than 11 million people are believed to have fled Ukraine since the conflict began eight weeks ago, according to the United Nations.

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Ukraine, diplomacy and humanitarian support from Romania
Diplomatic Activities
11/04/2022

Ukraine, diplomacy and humanitarian support from Romania

Some 1,500-1,600 Ukrainian refugees cross the border with Romania daily, and just a few weeks ago they numbered 30 thousand. Many continue their journey to Poland, Hungary, Germany and other European countries.

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Order of Malta extending relief efforts in Ukraine and neighbouring countries
07/04/2022

Order of Malta extending relief efforts in Ukraine and neighbouring countries

With over 12 million people in need in Ukraine - of whom 6.5 million are internally displaced - the Order of Malta’s network is scaling up its relief operations both in Ukraine and in the neighbouring countries.

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The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Bosnia and Herzegovina presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Bosnia and Herzegovina presents his letters of credence

Unesco Ordine di Malta credenziali

The Permanent Observer of the Order of Malta to the UNESCO presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Montenegro presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Montenegro presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Serbia presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Serbia presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Costa Rica presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Costa Rica presents his letters of credence

The Order of Malta’s new Permanent Representative to the Indian Ocean Commission

The Order of Malta’s new Permanent Representative to the Indian Ocean Commission

The new Permanent Representative of the Order of Malta to the African Union presents his letters of credence

The new Permanent Representative of the Order of Malta to the African Union presents his letters of credence

The feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to El Salvador presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to El Salvador presents his letters of credence

The new Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Germany presents her letters of credence

The new Ambassador of the Order of Malta to Germany presents her letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Cuba presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Cuba presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Lithuania presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Lithuania presents his letters of credence

Oath Grand Master Order of Malta Fra' John Dunlap

The Prince and 81st Grand Master of the Order of Malta has been elected

The Permanent Observer of the Sovereign Order of Malta to FAO presents his letters of credence

The Permanent Observer of the Sovereign Order of Malta to FAO presents his letters of credence

The Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta meets the President of the Italian Republic

The Lieutenant of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta meets the President of the Italian Republic

The Order of Malta’s official anthem ‘Ave Crux Alba’

Official visit of the Italian Foreign Minister to the Sovereign Order of Malta

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Cuba presents his letters of credence

The Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Cuba presents his letters of credence

Speech of the Lieutenant of the Grand Master Fra’ John Dunlap to the Diplomatic Corps

The Order of Malta’s Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem: a birthplace of hope

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