Tracking health for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Health · Other NewsMalta expands mental health support for post-secondary students. Learn about new campus services, academic challenges, and resources available at MCAST and University.
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 NewsLearn ASIST suicide prevention training in Malta & Gozo. No background needed. Subsidies available through Jobsplus. Register now with SOS Malta.
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 · Health17% of Malta's beaches show poor water quality—10x EU average. Popular spots like Balluta Bay and St George's Bay affected. EU deadline and penalties loom.
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.