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myHealth Malta: How to Log In and See Your Medical Records

myHealth is Malta’s official online patient portal. Here is what it does, how residents sign in with an e-ID, and what to expect once you are inside.

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Summer Health· 5 min read

Feeling Sick at English School in Malta? A Guide for International Students

A healthcare guide for international and English-language students in Malta: missing lessons, fever, sore throat, stomach bugs, medical certificates, pharmacies and GPs.

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Visitors & Tourists· 6 min read

Sick in Your Hotel Room in Malta? Can a Doctor Come to You?

Yes - in Malta a doctor can often visit your hotel, apartment or holiday rental. How doctor-on-call visits work, what to tell them, and when you need hospital instead.

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Lifestyle & Prevention· 6 min read

Maltese Food & Allergies: What Tourists Should Know Before Ordering

Pastizzi, ftira, ġbejniet, imqaret and seafood: what tourists with food allergies should ask before ordering in Malta, and what to do if a reaction happens.

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Medication· 5 min read

I Forgot My Medication While Travelling to Malta - What Do I Do?

Forgot, lost or ran out of medicine in Malta? Don’t substitute it yourself. What to bring, how pharmacists and doctors can help, and how prescription rules differ.

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Cold & Flu· 4 min read

Air Conditioning Sore Throat in Malta: Is the AC Really Making You Sick?

Can air conditioning make you sick in Malta? Myth vs fact: AC does not create viral infections, but dry, cool air can irritate your throat and nose.

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Visitors & Tourists· 5 min read

What Happens If You Get Sick on the Day of Your Flight Home From Malta?

Ill on the day of your flight home from Malta? Fit-to-fly questions, medical certificates, hotel doctors and the documents your insurer and airline may need.

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Medication· 7 min read

Doctors in Pharmacies in Malta: How It Works

Many Maltese pharmacies host GP consultation sessions. How it works, why schedules vary, what pharmacists and doctors each do, and how to check before you go.

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Emergency Care· 5 min read

When Should You Go to Mater Dei Emergency Department?

Mater Dei’s emergency department is for urgent and emergency conditions. Learn when to go, when to call 112, and when a GP or pharmacy is more appropriate.

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Visitors & Tourists· 5 min read

Can Tourists See a Doctor in a Maltese Pharmacy?

Visitors can often see a doctor holding a session in a Maltese pharmacy. How it works for tourists, payment, insurance receipts and alternatives.

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Healthcare Malta· 9 min read

Healthcare and Insurance in Malta: A Practical Guide

A plain-English guide to Malta’s healthcare system for residents and tourists: how to search for and find a doctor, public vs private care, and how health and travel insurance work.

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Healthcare Malta· 8 min read

Mater Dei Hospital vs Private Hospitals in Malta: Waiting Times and Choices

What to expect at Mater Dei Hospital, why non-urgent waits can be long, how private hospitals and private GPs in Malta compare, and when each makes sense.

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Trending Health· 7 min read

Telemedicine in Malta: Why Online Doctor Visits Have Become So Popular

Telemedicine has recently become a popular way to see a doctor in Malta. How it works, why residents and tourists use it, what it can and cannot do.

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Cold & Flu· 7 min read

What Is “Malta Flu”? What Travellers and Residents Should Know

“Malta flu” is an informal term, not a recognised disease. Learn what may cause cold and flu symptoms in Malta, home care, and when to get medical help.

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Find a Doctor· 8 min read

How to Find a Doctor in Malta: Public, Private and Online Options

A practical guide to finding a doctor in Malta - public health centres, private GPs, online consultations, options for tourists and when to call 112.

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Visitors & Tourists· 8 min read

What to Do If You Get Sick While on Holiday in Malta

Feeling unwell on holiday in Malta? How to judge urgency, find a GP or private doctor, use pharmacies, EHIC and travel insurance, and what documents to keep.

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Healthcare Malta· 7 min read

Can You See a Doctor Online in Malta?

How online doctor consultations work in Malta, what can be discussed remotely, what needs an examination, and when online care is not enough.

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Summer Health· 6 min read

Heat Exhaustion vs Heatstroke in Malta

How to recognise heat exhaustion and heatstroke in Malta, cooling and hydration, and when to call 112 or speak to a doctor.