Figures from a census conducted at Mount Carmel Hospital, have shown that a number of residents do not require psychiatric cure but medical cure, announced Minister for Health, Godfrey Farrugia. Addressing a press conference at Mount Carmel Hospital, Minister Farrugia said that these residents have been taking up bed for a number of years. Furthermore, Dr Farrugia stressed the need for mental illness problems to be addressed directly within the society. Questioned whether Dolores Gauci will be retaining her position as Mount Carmel Hospital CEO, the Health Minister said that he cannot confirm or deny such reports. Present during the visit was Auxiliary Bishop, Charles Scicluna, who stressed the need for future priests to be able to deal and help persons with mental illnesses. Rev. Scicluna said that the Church has to help generate a welcoming environment for these people, in order to prevent future cases. The Health Minister labelled the Mount Carmel Hospital financial situation as weary, adding that the Ministry will try to obtain funds to offer further services.