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Malta — Sexual-Health Clinics

Malta's public sexual-health services centre on the Genitourinary (GU) Clinic (the Health and Wellbeing Clinic) at Mater Dei Hospital, which provides free, confidential STI and HIV testing including a rapid point-of-care HIV test. PrEP consultations are available.

HIV prevalence

0.3% adults

ART coverage: 74% · WHO 2025

Msida (1)

Genitourinary (GU) Clinic, Mater Dei Hospital

STI specialist · Free

📍 Second floor, Outpatients Department, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida

☎ +356 2545 7494

🔗 materdeihospital.gov.mt/en/clinics/genitourinary-gu-clinic

STI testingHIV testingPrEPCounsellingAnonymous

Free STI/HIV diagnosis, treatment and counselling for all (Maltese and foreigners, EU and non-EU). Rapid HIV point-of-care test gives a result in ~20 minutes; calling first is advised (appointments +356 2545 7491). PrEP consultations offered. Each patient is given a unique code number for confidentiality. Open Mon-Fri (attend before 1pm).

Last verified 2026-09-02

Practical Notes

  • PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) must be started within 72 hours of a high-risk exposure. Sooner is better; under 24 hours is best. Most major-city ERs will dispense.
  • Window periods matter: HIV antibody tests need 4–6 weeks for reliable results post-exposure; gen-4 antigen/antibody combo tests work from 2 weeks. Re-test at 90 days for definitive negative.
  • Anonymous testing is available at clinics tagged with that service — useful when documentation in your medical record matters.
  • Bring your prescription if travelling on PrEP — most countries allow personal-use 30-day supply with documentation.

Related

Clinic info curated April 2026 from public health-system listings, NGO directories, and PEPFAR/UNAIDS partner registers. Refresh annually. Verify hours and current availability before walk-in.