Health Centres in Malta: How Public GP Care Works
Health Centres are the hub of Malta’s public primary care. Here is what they offer and how to use them.
Key takeaways
- Primary HealthCare operates ten Health Centres plus satellite and community services.
- Services include GP care, nursing, blood tests and many specialist clinics; they vary by centre.
- GP attendance at Health Centres generally does not need an appointment; Community Clinics offer bookable GP appointments.
- Always check current times with Primary HealthCare.
What Health Centres are
Malta’s Health Centres form the hub of the public Primary HealthCare system. Primary HealthCare currently operates ten Health Centres, supported by satellite and community services such as local Community Clinics.
Services you may find
- GP services
- Nursing and wound care
- Blood tests and ECG
- Immunisation
- Physiotherapy and podiatry
- Diabetes and ophthalmic services
- Antenatal and postnatal services
- Selected specialist clinics
Exact services vary by centre.
Walk-in or appointment?
Government GP arrangements vary between Health Centres and Community Clinics. Current Primary HealthCare information indicates that GP attendance at Health Centres generally does not require an appointment, while GP appointments can also be booked through Community Clinics. Schedules may change, so check before you go.
Who can use them
People entitled to Maltese public healthcare, and visitors with a valid EHIC or GHIC for medically necessary care. Bring your ID card or EHIC.
Where to check current details
Primary HealthCare publishes current locations, opening times, catchment areas and clinic schedules. DoctorMalta.com does not list opening hours because they change.
This information cannot diagnose your symptoms or replace individual medical advice. For a medical emergency in Malta, call 112.
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