Country: Malta
Country Statistics
Total Population: 442,276
Estimated migrant population: 41,442
Estimated refugee population (2019): 8,908
Estimated number of undocumented migrants (2019): N/A
Main migrant populations (2020): N/A
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Healthcare rights of migrants and HIV testing and treatment in Malta
Healthcare rights of migrants
Asylum seekers: Asylum seekers have access to state medical care. This includes emergency health care and essential treatment of illness and serious mental disorders.
Refugees: Refugees have access to state medical services free of charge. They have equal rights compared with Maltese citizens and are, therefore, entitled to all the benefits and assistance to which Maltese citizens are entitled to under the Maltese Social Security Act.
Undocumented migrants: Undocumented migrants have the right to state medical care and services free of charge within the framework of detention centres.
HIV testing and treatment
Testing: Free for all, although private hospitals may sometimes charge a fee. It is anonymous, but if results are positive, the person has to be registered in order to get treatment. Use the aidsmap European test finder to see where you can get tested for HIV.
Treatment: Free for all, except for undocumented people.
Support Organisations
Kopin (Koperazzjoni Internazzjonali - Malta):
Kopin is an NGO working in International Development Cooperation, Global Education, Human Rights and Migration.
https://www.facebook.com/kopin.malta/
+356 27 56 74 60 ; +356 79 30 24 84 ; +356 99 40 04 07
195, Suite 2b, Naxxar Road, San Gwann SGN 9029, Malta
Service(s): Research, Advocacy
Aditus Foundation:
Provides care and prevention services relating to LGBT, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Sexual Health issues to people in the Mid-West of Ireland.
+356 20 10 62 95
Rhea Building, 1A, Triq is-Santissima Trinitá, Ħamrun MRS 2280, Malta
Service(s): Healthcare