The Nationalist Party has proposed the setting up of a clinical research unit that will permit the trial of innovative pharmaceutical cancer products. This is one of a number of proposals the party is making aimed at “overcoming cancer together”. The proposals were presented during a news conference in front of the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre on Friday by spokesman Peter Agius and health spokesman Stephen Spiteri. They said that through the commitment of many dedicated professionals, hundreds of Maltese and Gozitans were winning the fight against cancer, which was, however, still a deadly killer in Malta. So improved care was needed using research and European tools which permit access to specialised hospitals in Europe. The impact of the disease on people’s lives should also be improved through a better palliative care service, they said. The PN’s proposals Setting up a clinical research unit to trial innovative pharmaceutical products. This would not just give new hope to families through the most advanced solutions but would also increase Malta’s potential in the life sciences sector. Bilateral agreements with countries specialising in particular care, for patients to...