HIV: 122,000 Europeans are unaware they are infected
Almost 30,000 newly diagnosed HIV infections have been reported across Europe with viral hepatitis emerging as a silent epidemic
2,584 sign up as organ donors since enactment of new law
A single person has so far expressly stated that s/he does not want to become an organ donor
Drug-resistant infections persist across Europe: Commission to draft new action plan

A five-year-old plan action plan on antimicrobial resistance provided political stimulus across member states, but has done little to curtail the problem

A five-year-old plan action plan on antimicrobial...

Caving in Phong Nha, Vietnam

Time to get your boots dirty and your clothes wet, Phong Nha is waiting for you.

Time to get your boots dirty and your clothes wet, Phong...

With one in four smokers, the Maltese are among EU’s more prolific tobacco users

One in every four persons aged 15 or over in the European Union is a smoker… and 1 in 5 confronted by passive smoking

One in every four persons aged 15 or over in the European...

Maltese heart care fights an uphill battle against poor lifestyle

Major inequalities in the use of basic heart medicines between countries

Major inequalities in the use of basic heart medicines...

Bill to allow 16-year olds obtain medical help without parental consent presented

Bill presented by government whip Godfrey Farrugia to make it easier for youths to seek the advice of a medical professional on issues such as addiction,...

Bill presented by government whip Godfrey Farrugia to make...

University and ALS Malta sign agreement putting Malta at forefront of ALS research

ALS Malta and the University of Malta sign agreement for three-year Ph.D. programme in ALS research

ALS Malta and the University of Malta sign agreement for...

Properties by Remax
Malta registers lowest proportions of long-standing limitations

When it comes to long-standing limitations in activities due to health...

When it comes to long-standing limitations in activities...

Lamu, an African beach destination

Getting to Lamu takes an eight-hour bus ride from the city of Mombasa, followed by 45 minutes on a ferry, but once the commuting ordeal is over you will...

Getting to Lamu takes an eight-hour bus ride from the city...

Nestlé scientists can slash sugar in chocolate without changing taste

Swiss producer of Kit Kat, Aeros and Yorkies says its scientists have discovered how to ‘structure sugar differently’

Swiss producer of Kit Kat, Aeros and Yorkies says its...

Malta to host conference on rare diseases in March

Social Dialogue Minister Helena Dalli says that a conference organised by the...

Social Dialogue Minister Helena Dalli says that a...

Malta named top holiday destination for 2017

Travel search site Skyscanner has named Malta as its top pick for travel...

Travel search site Skyscanner has named Malta as its top...

[WATCH] Fearne: ‘Mater Dei alone cannot provide country with quality healthcare levels required’

The medical sector requires collaboration with the private sector, as well as focus on research, health minister Chris Fearne says

The medical sector requires collaboration with the private...

Air Malta to operate double daily flights to Munich, Rome and Catania next summer

Air Malta will be increasing the frequency of its flights to 10 destinations during the summer season, while Munich, Rome and Catania in particular will see...

Air Malta will be increasing the frequency of its flights...

Gay rights groups propose new treatment and easier access to HIV medication

The Malta Gay Rights Movement and Allied Rainbow Communities advocated for a new HIV treatment protocol and access to medication through national health...

The Malta Gay Rights Movement and Allied Rainbow...

Surf’s up on the shores of Bali

People from all around the world head to these beaches and all with a main objective -  to catch some of the most awesome waves that South East...

People from all around the world head to these...

Parliament’s health committee to examine hospital contracts

The parliamentary committee on health matters has approved Claudette...

The parliamentary committee on health matters has approved...

EU survey: Girls in Malta live longer, healthier lives

Girls in Malta and boys in Sweden have the highest number of expected healthy...

Girls in Malta and boys in Sweden have the highest number...

Health minister to consult bioethics committee on end-of-life care

Health minister Chris Fearne says end-of-life care raises legal and moral...

Health minister Chris Fearne says end-of-life care raises...