Tracking health for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Environment · HealthIndustrial fire at Kirkop recycling facility forces lockdown in Mqabba, Żurrieq. Keep windows sealed. Fourth scrapyard fire in 5 months raises safety concerns.
Health · National News35-year-old critically injured in Msida garage gas explosion. Essential LPG storage safety guide for Malta residents: regulations, proper storage, and risk prevention.
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.