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Malta Battles Surge in Communicable Diseases, Urgent Action Needed

5/21/2025

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In 2024, Malta faced a troubling spike in communicable diseases, with Legionnaires’ disease cases skyrocketing to 30. Gonorrhoea cases surged to 494, while foodborne illnesses, particularly Salmonella from sushi, also rose. This alarming trend underscores an urgent call for enhanced health outreach and stricter food safety measures to protect the public.

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In 2024, Malta faced a troubling spike in communicable diseases, with Legionnaires’ disease cases skyrocketing to 30. Gonorrhoea cases surged to 494, while foodborne illnesses, particularly Salmonella from sushi, also rose. This alarming trend underscores an urgent call for enhanced health outreach and stricter food safety measures to protect the public.