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Tinnitus Week, Breast Cancer Chairperson, Puzzles with a Purpose

Ep. 738

The Gibraltar Health Authority has announced what it calls a transformative improvement in ENT and Audiology services. Tinnitus Week is shining a spotlight on a condition that affects both adults and children. We were joined by Edgar Triay from GHITA, and Michelle Quinn, Audiologist at the GHA.


After nearly two decades at the helm of one of Gibraltar’s leading health charities, Mercy Posso is stepping down as Chairperson of Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar.


This year's Young Enterprise scheme is in full flow and today we're finding out about Puzzles with Purpose - It's a product designed to support people living with memory loss and cognitive challenges.

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