Outgoing Malta Health Minister has not replied to questions asking about the stock levels of potentially life-saving medicine which would need to be used in the event of a nuclear radiation emergency.

A few days ago, lawyer Michael Zammit Maempel suggested that Maltese journalists should ask about the stock of potassium iodide and potassium iodate pills in Malta.

Reliable reports that several EU countries are preparing stocks of potassium iodide. Will the Maltese Press pursue questions on what Malta’s reserves look like.
There are more serious things that need to be discussed rn rather than who has the biggest children’s allowance willy.

— Zemploid (@Zemploid) March 3, 2022

Upon his suggestion, I tried to ask this legitimate question to the Maltese Health Ministry. But so far it’s been radio silence. I’m not surprised since this is the same ministry that blacklisted me during the covid pandemic after I was asking questions that the ministry found uncomfortable.

The safety of Maltese citizens should be a government’s priority. You deserve to know whether or not your government has the resources to guarantee your safety.

As Russia’s war rages on, more and more people are asking whether or not Robert Abela’s government is capable of handling the ongoing crisis.

Our PM only realised this morning that war effects basic products 🇲🇹 imports & is waiting to follow EU strategy! This is the PM of a country with no natural resources & dependent on imports! 🤦🏽‍♀️ Does he even have a clue of 🇲🇹 needs & resources?https://t.co/N82mSLZF3Z

— Therese Comodini Cachia (@ComodiniCachia) March 8, 2022

Related news about the medicine I asked Chris Fearne about:

Euronews:

Ukraine war: Europeans rush to buy iodine pills amid fears of nuclear catastrophe

Reuters:

Putin’s nuclear comments lead to rush for iodine in Central Europe

Deutsche Welle:

Radiation: Does iodine help?