Tracking health for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Health · SportsSynthetic peptides are spreading through Malta's fitness scene via clinics and influencers. Learn about WADA bans, cancer risks, and why these unregulated substances threaten athlete careers.
Health · National NewsMalta's government plans a regional health center in the north, offering 50+ medical services and relieving pressure on overcrowded Mater Dei Hospital. Here's what residents need to know.
Health · National NewsFour hepatitis A cases linked to Qormi food outlet in June. Free preventive vaccine available for unvaccinated residents within 2 weeks of exposure through mid-August.
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.