Tracking health for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Health · National NewsMalta's disability services surge with €40.3M budget. New independence programs, European cards, and respite centers launching in 2025 for 37,000 residents.
Environment · HealthSt Paul's Bay beach closed due to sewage overflow. 17% of Malta's beaches now unsafe. Real-time water quality alerts needed for residents and visitors.
Health · EnvironmentLearn how to protect yourself from deadly heatwaves in Malta. Medical warning signs, cooling strategies, and local resources for elderly residents.
Health · National NewsA 15-year-old drowns in Xgħajra and toddler fights for life in Marsaxlokk, exposing Malta's lifeguard coverage gaps at unmonitored beaches. What's changing.
Politics · HealthMalta criminalizes surrogacy but grants 18 weeks paid leave for children born abroad. Why this contradiction affects women with medical conditions unable to carry.
Health · Digital LifestyleInternational study shows 63% of gamblers increase bets after winning. Understand how dopamine-driven behavior triggers addiction and what Malta residents should watch for.
Politics · HealthHow Malta's Il-Milja shelter relies on private donations for air conditioning and infrastructure when state funding falls short of survivor needs.
Health · PoliticsMalta reimburses only 16% of cancer drugs—EU's lowest. Despite free treatment promises, patients still rely on charity. What changed in 2026 for residents.
Health · National NewsOASI Gozo marks 35 years helping 6,000+ with addiction. Cocaine cases surge to 60%. Free treatment via SEDQA (179), CARITAS, OASI. Get help now—hotlines inside.