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- ↑ Rudolph, Uwe Jens; Berg, Warren G (2010). Historical Dictionary of Malta. Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 215. ISBN 9780810873902.
- ↑ "The Council 2014 - 2016". Medical Association of Malta. Retrieved 20 December 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ↑ "Social inequality bad for our health". Times of Malta. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ↑ "Doctors' union issues warning on government plans for private sector involvement". Times of Malta. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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