Tracking health for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
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 will distribute free fire blankets and safety booklets from fire stations in 2026. Learn about this household fire protection program coming to all localities.
Health · EnvironmentSaharan dust blankets Malta April 13-14, 2026 with PM10 levels 12x WHO limits. Essential health precautions for vulnerable residents and when conditions clear.
Health · PoliticsShould Malta legalize assisted dying? Experts warn palliative care must come first. Learn why healthcare infrastructure matters more than legislation.
Health19 pharmacies open in Malta on Sundays: 9am-noon, 4pm-7pm. Airport pharmacy 8am-10pm. Mosta, Paola & Floriana health centres open 24/7. Full roster & locations.
Environment · HealthAbandoned Valletta site buried in toxic waste threatens swimmers and seafood. Learn how contamination spreads through Marsamxett Harbour and what residents should do.
National News · HealthMalta police arrest 25-year-old near St. Luke's Hospital with cocaine, heroin, cannabis. Part of record €87M drug seizures in 2025. Latest enforcement news.
Health · National NewsMOAS, founded in Malta, evacuated 84,700 wounded soldiers from Ukraine's frontlines with zero deaths using mobile ICU ambulances in combat zones.
Health · National NewsFrench trainee Samiel Daroussi found dead in Malta after disappearing in January. His case raises urgent questions about international student safety protocols.