Heritage Malta To Stream A Feature On Past Pandemics & Epidemics In Malta On the 8 th of April, Heritage Malta will be streaming a feature on Facebook on past pandemics and mitigation measures titled ‘ Plagues, Pandemics, Prevention and Mitigation – A Recurring History’.
The 20-minute documentary will take viewers on a swift journey throughout the ages, seeing local life during past pandemics, epidemics, and contagious diseases whilst providing some insight into how our health authorities have tackled them across the centuries.
The film will also give a brief history of pandemics and epidemics in Malta, like the plague and the Spanish Flu, and how such diseases triggered the Knights of St John to develop a better healthcare system.