Healthcare in Malta,
without the
confusion.
Clear, calm guidance on healthcare in Malta - how to find a doctor or GP in Malta, online care and everyday health, so tourists and residents always know what to do next.
- 01Feel unwell
- 02GP / family doctor
- 03Assessment
- 04Treatment · tests · advice
- 05Specialist or hospital if needed
Not sure who you need?
For many non-emergency health concerns, starting with a GP is the simplest option.
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What Is “Malta Flu”? What Travellers and Residents Should Know
The phrase trends every season, but it is not a diagnosis. Here is what it usually refers to, how to look after yourself, and when to speak to a doctor.
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How to Find a Doctor in Malta: Public, Private and Online Options
What to Do If You Get Sick While on Holiday in Malta
Can You See a Doctor Online in Malta?
Real Malta moments
The health questions tourists actually have.
Moving to Malta?
Residence Permit Medical Guide 2026: insurance, screening, vaccines and X-rays.
Sick from work?
How medical certificates and sick leave work in Malta.
Residents
Your public health record, online: how to actually get into myHealth.
Too much Paceville?
Hangover, dehydration or something more serious?
Sick at school?
A healthcare guide for Malta’s international students.
Stuck in your hotel room?
Yes - a doctor may be able to come to you.
Pastizzi + allergies
What tourists should ask before taking the first bite.
Forgot your medicine?
Here’s how prescriptions work in Malta.
Flying tomorrow, sick today?
Doctors, certificates and what to do next.
Holiday gone wrong?
Vomiting, diarrhoea and when to get help.
Did you know?
How Maltese healthcare differs from what you may expect.
In Malta, doctors commonly hold consultation sessions in some community pharmacies.
Learn how it works Specialist referralsIf you don’t know what type of specialist you need, a GP can assess your symptoms and guide you toward the appropriate care.
Learn about referrals Public Health CentresMalta’s government Health Centres provide GP, nursing and a wide range of other primary healthcare services.
Explore Health Centres Mater DeiUnderstand when Malta’s main acute hospital is the right place to seek care - and when a GP may be more appropriate.
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Malta Residence & Work Permit Medical Guide 2026: Insurance, Health Screening, Vaccines, Blood Tests & Documents
Applying for a Malta residence or work permit? Understand health insurance, medical screening, vaccinations, blood tests, chest X-rays, doctor appointments and health-clearance documents required in 2026.
Sick Leave in Malta: Medical Certificates, Employer Rules & Sickness Benefit
Sick from work in Malta? Learn when you need a medical certificate, what your employer may request, the three-day rule, Blue Medical Certificates and Social Security Sickness Benefit.
myHealth Malta: How to Log In and See Your Medical Records
A plain-language guide to the myHealth Malta patient portal: what it is, how to log in with your e-ID, what records you can see and what to do if you get stuck.
Jellyfish in Malta: Which Ones Sting and What Should You Do?
A practical guide to jellyfish stings in Malta: mauve stingers, safe first aid, what to avoid and when symptoms need emergency care.
Is the Sea Safe to Swim in Today? Malta Bathing-Water Alerts Explained
Find Malta’s official bathing-water dashboard and understand temporary no-swimming notices, beach flags and the limits of water-quality ratings.
Can You Drink Tap Water in Malta? Tap vs Bottled vs Filtered Water
Malta tap water is potable. Learn why it tastes different, how desalination works, when filters help and how to stay hydrated in summer.
Malta Health in Numbers
A clearer picture of the island’s health.
of adults in Malta were classified as obese. The highest recorded rate in the EU.
Healthy life years at birth for Maltese men. The highest reported figure in the EU.
Healthy life years at birth for Maltese women. The highest reported figure in the EU.