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Malta Health Services: How to Find the Right Official Service
Health questions are individual and sometimes urgent. MaltaNews does not diagnose or replace a clinician. Use the official health-service directory to find the appropriate service, and call 112 in an immediate emergency. Before relying on eligibility or opening-hour information, confirm it with the service because health arrangements can change.
Last checked: 15 August 2026. Rules, services, prices and timetables can change; confirm the relevant official source before acting.
Find the right health service safely
- Decide whether the situation is an immediate emergency; if so call 112.
- Use the official health-service directory for non-emergency service details.
- Check eligibility, referral and opening-hour information directly with the provider.
- Do not delay urgent care while waiting for an online answer.
What to know before you act
Official directories change
Use the Health Ministry's current directory rather than an old list of phone numbers or pharmacy hours.
Emergency stays separate
Immediate emergencies should go to 112, not an online directory.
Official sources to check
These links are the source of truth for current procedures, eligibility, amounts, deadlines and service changes.
- Ministry for Health: Health Services
Official service directory. - Malta Police Force: Emergency Services 112
Emergency number guidance.
Freshness policy: Recheck service details frequently; do not publish health opening hours without a current primary source.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Malta health services?
Use the Ministry for Health service directory and contact the specific service to confirm current access details.
Is MaltaNews medical advice?
No. It is a source-linked directory guide only.
What should I do in a medical emergency in Malta?
Call 112 immediately.