Tracking health for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · Health · Digital LifestyleMalta passes landmark anti-loneliness legislation with social media restrictions for teens and €1M community funding. Learn what changes in 2026.
Culture · HealthStudents tackle mental health, bullying, and identity in "Page 16" at St Benedict College. May 7, 7pm. Support Richmond Foundation.
HealthMalta adds Entresto to free POYC medication scheme, giving 4,000 heart failure patients access to proven treatment that reduces hospitalizations and mortality.
Tech · HealthMalta physicist Jonathan Farrugia selected for prestigious 2026 Lindau Nobel Meeting. His blood-sensing research advances healthcare diagnostics.
Health · National NewsMalta's Ta' Qali animal hospital closed 32 months ago. No guaranteed 24/7 emergency vet care. Documented pet deaths as government misses reopening deadlines.
National News · HealthMalta court sentences Marsascala arson offender to 30 months with mandatory psychiatric care and restraining order—reflecting new judicial approach to mental health.
Tourism · HealthAFM rescue at Fra Ben reveals deadly swimming hazards. Learn rip currents, cold water dangers, and secondary drowning risks affecting swimmers in Malta.
Health · EconomyMalta's schools pilot Fish Fridays from April 24: Fresh local fish, chefs, and nutritionists tackle childhood obesity while supporting local fishermen.
National News · HealthMalta will distribute free fire blankets and safety booklets from fire stations in 2026. Learn about this household fire protection program coming to all localities.