Tracking health for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Health · National NewsSVP Malta launches hemodialysis unit January 2026, ending hospital commutes for elderly kidney patients. €380k facility serves 70 sessions weekly for seniors.
Politics · HealthMalta magistrate grants probation instead of prison for theft driven by addiction. Property owner inflated losses by €10k. What this means for crime and recovery.
National News · HealthA Marsa court guilty plea underscores Malta’s tougher synthetic-cannabis penalties and new rehab options, signalling an island-wide drug crackdown.
Health · National NewsMalta will add school and GP checks to detect hidden brain trauma in children exposed to domestic violence—plus expanded support services and 24/7 helplines.
National News · HealthPolice seize €1,500 in 'Spice' synthetic cannabis during Marsa patrol; two men face minimum 4-year jail terms under Malta’s new tough drug laws. Learn the health risks and resident safeguards.
National News · HealthWith only one rescue helicopter, waits could rise across Malta. Get safety tips—float plans, GPS tracking, VHF radios—before you fish, dive or hike safely.
Health · National NewsFour-year state deal gives Hospice Malta €2M annually, expanding free home visits to 50k hours, opening 16 beds at St Michael Hospice and funding counselling.
Health · National NewsCelebrate Malta's Manché programme with free mobile eye screenings, €50,000 ophthalmology scholarships and digital archives. See clinic dates in your town.
Health · National NewsDiscover how Malta’s nursing overhaul brings annual pay rises, mental-health support and extra staff—aiming to cut A&E waiting times by 15% by 2028. Read more.