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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 12 APRIL 2017 17 Events Health minister unveils new emCare centre aimed at supporting independent living A new centre that will enable in- dividuals to experience how tech- nology can support their inde- pendent living has been officially opened by Malta's Minister for Health Chris Fearne. emCare, a division of Idox Health and provider of electronic and mobile care, unveiled its new call centre and concept store on Monday 10 April. Located in Swa- tar, it will act as a retail base for all its products, as well as ensur- ing a 24/7, quality service to those who use its technology in homes, care centres and health organisa- tions across Malta. Divided into three main areas, the centre provides a base for the emCare team to meet with cus- tomers to discuss their needs, as well as space for them to experi- ence how the technology works in reality. All emCare solutions - which are available to everyone, irrespective of service provider and age – are aimed at empower- ing individuals to live indepen- dently for longer, providing peace of mind that help is available when needed, as well as reducing the pressure on hospitals and cli- nicians via preventative care. The opening has also seen em- Care welcome new employees, who will join a specially trained team responding to customer needs and emergencies around- the-clock. Congratulating emCare on this significant investment and its on- going commitment to the com- munity, Minister for Health, Chris Fearne said: "The Health Sector in Malta is yet again attracting investment. We are pleased to note that more and more busi- nessmen are investing in health. Last year a new private hospital opened its doors, while two medi- cal educational institutions will start operating from our country as from the next scholastic year. A private public partnership, be- tween the Government and Vitals Global Healthcare, will continue to transform the health sector in Malta with a massive investment in health infrastructure. Tech- nology in health is also one of the main priorities in health dur- ing the EU Presidency with the ehealth week taking place in May this year." Combining healthcare with technology, emCare pioneers a wide range of solutions that de- liver continuous and real-time health and environmental moni- toring, as well as products that enable individuals to live safely in their own homes for longer. Launching later this year, its myemCare application will pro- vide individuals with a single, electronic repository to store all their medical records, such as vi- tal signs, medications, care plans, illnesses and lifestyle records. The solution promotes a preven- tative approach to healthcare, al- lowing individuals to play a more proactive approach in their own care, whilst ensuring clinicians can identify issues as early as pos- sible. Ivan Bartolo, Idox Health's Managing Director, said: "Our vision is to provide consumers with a platform where they can manage their health story, whilst at the same time attempting to bridge the gap between the con- sumer and the clinician world, making health affordable in the 21st century. Our holistic vision is to help people feel in charge of their own lives, not only as they age, but throughout their lives." emCare's new centre is located on the ground f loor level of the Idox Business Centre in Swatar. For more information about em- Care and its range of solutions, visit www.myemcare.com. Adam Bugeja, emcare product manager displaying features of myemCare application to Ivan Bartolo and Minister Fearne. Also in the picture Lucienne Bezzina, emCare Operations, Sales and customer experience manager and Roland Cachia, emcare General Manager Emirates named Best Airline in the World in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for Airlines 2017 EMIRATES is most awarded airline with 5 wins including Best Airline in the World, Best Major Airline - Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World's Best Airlines - Top 10 Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice® Awards for Airlines. In ad- dition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline - Middle East & Af- rica, Best Economy Class, Best First Class and World's Best Airlines - Top 10. This is the first year TripAdvi- sor has introduced a category for airlines in its signature Travelers' Choice® Awards. The awards high- light the world's top carriers based on the quantity and quality of re- views and ratings for airlines world- wide gathered over a 12-month pe- riod. Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline said: "We are honoured to be named the Best Airline in the World at the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for Airlines 2017. The fact that the awards are a result of unbi- ased reviews and feedback speaks to our commitment to deliver a superi- or travel experience for our custom- ers. We want travellers to continue making Emirates their first choice whenever they think to travel. That is why we continue to invest in prod- ucts and services across all classes, and why our service teams work hard and put their hearts into pro- viding the very best experience for our customers both on board and on the ground every day." "We are proud to announce the in- augural Travelers' Choice® Awards for airlines, to help travellers make the most well-informed air travel decisions, based on the experiences of the TripAdvisor community," said Bryan Saltzburg, General Man- ager for TripAdvisor Flights. "It's a high honour for Emirates to be recognised as the top airline in the world by the TripAdvisor communi- ty and speaks to their continued fo- cus on delivering fantastic customer experiences." Emirates is the world's largest international airline, with an ex- tensive network that has grown to offer its customers a choice of 155 destinations in 83 countries across six continents. It operates one of the world's youngest modern wide-body fleets, and is the first and only air- line in the world to operate a fleet of all Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft for its passenger flights. The airline recently announced a multi-million dollar cabin interiors upgrade programme including an enhanced Onboard Lounge for its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft which will make its debut in July. Emirates also recently underwent a product overhaul with a host of exclusive products introduced to its First and Business Class cabins. New addi- tions include the world's first mois- turising lounge wear in First Class, luxury blankets, skincare from organic brand VOYA and a new range of amenity kits from Bulgari. In the last year, Emirates has also introduced several new products for customers travelling in Economy including the world's first interac- tive amenity kits and sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. Emirates operates daily scheduled flights between Malta and Dubai via Larnaca, Cyprus, on a Boeing 777- 300 aircraft. Emirates named Best Airline in the World in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for Airlines 2017 Atlas Healthcare supports Ladies Running Club Seminar THE Ladies Running Club recently held its annual 'Back to Basics' seminar, supported by Atlas Healthcare. Members of the Club were welcomed by Rebecca Gatt, Club Presi- dent, and Catherine Calleja, Managing Director of Atlas Healthcare, agents for AXA PPP healthcare. Participants were addressed by several speakers, includ- ing nutritionist Roberta Zarb Adami, who spoke about nu- trition for runners, physi- otherapist Matthew Gatt, who covered recovery and injury prevention, and coach and ul- tra-runner Cliff Sultana, who discussed coaching basics. "At Atlas Healthcare, we believe in healthy lifestyle choices and the Atlas Group supports a number of health and wellness related initia- tives. This is ref lected in our company culture and the ini- tiatives we organise for staff, and also in the organisations we choose to support, like the Ladies Running Club," Calleja said. "The busier our lives get, the more important groups like the Ladies Running Club be- come, to promote exercise and its benefits within a support- ive group atmosphere which encourages each member to keep going."