Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate

16/06/2026

Screens at night make it harder for our brains to switch off.

Whether it is reading a book, listening to music, or enjoying a relaxing self-care routine, ending the day screen-free makes a real difference to how you sleep and how you feel throughout the day.

Find Balance in a Digital World 💚

👉 mentalwellbeing.gov.mt

15/06/2026

Drowning can happen in seconds and often occurs when supervision lapses.

• Always keep young children within arm’s reach around water.
• Avoid distractions such as mobile phones, conversations, or reading when supervising children near water.
• Assign a designated “water watcher” responsible only for supervision.
• Rotate supervision duties among adults during gatherings or pool parties.
• Never assume someone else is watching the child.

Constant, focused supervision is the most effective way to prevent drowning
Stay alert. Stay close. Save Lives

Let’s work together to prevent drowning.

IntroductionDrowning happens when a person cannot breathe because their mouth and nose are under water. When this occurs, oxygen cannot reach the brain, and serious injury or death can happen within minutes. Drowning can occur quickly and silently, and it often does not look dramatic or involve spla...

15/06/2026

🇲🇹Egħlbu s-sħana bl-idratazzjoni!
⚠️Agħrfu s-sinjali tad-deidratazzjoni:
👉għatx
👉ħalq xott
👉 ġilda xotta
👉uġigħ ta’ ras
👉 għeja
👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👧🏻 Ftakaru: ibqgħu friski, ibqgħu idratati, ibqgħu siguri. Ixorbu l-ilma b’mod regolari.

🇬🇧Beat the heat with hydration!
⚠️Know the signs of dehydration:
👉thirst
👉dry mouth
👉 dry skin
👉 headache
👉 fatigue
👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👧🏻 Remember stay cool, stay hydrated, stay safe. Drink water regularly.

Your safety matters💙
Beat the Heat❗

13/06/2026

🇲🇹 Jekk għandkom qraba anzjani – speċjalment persuni li jbatu bid-dimenzja – kunu żguri li qegħdin jixorbu biżżejjed ilma b’mod regolari biex ma jbatux mid-deidratazzjoni.

🇬🇧 If you have an elderly relative, especially one suffering from dementia, make sure they are drinking enough water regularly to avoid dehydration.

Your safety matters💙
Beat the Heat❗

12/06/2026

Healthy Weight for Life! 🥗

Well done to all participants for your commitment and determination towards a healthier life! 🥇

A heartfelt thank you to In-Naxxar Local Council and Regjun Tramuntana for their collaboration and support in making this programme a success. ❤

Visit our website here for more tips on living a healthier lifestyle.
https://hpdp.gov.mt/form/healthy-weight-for-life

11/06/2026

🇲🇹 Fis-sħana, moħħ b’saħħtu huwa kruċjali! 👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👧🏻
👉Isimgħu mużika kalma
👉 ippruvaw stretches ħfief
👉 agħlqu għajnejkom
👉 oqogħdu f’ambjent frisk.

🇬🇧 Staying cool mentally in the heat is key! 👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👧🏻
👉Listen to calming music
👉try gentle stretches
👉 close your eyes
👉 stay in a cool environment.

Your safety matters💙
Beat the Heat❗

10/06/2026

The table is one of the best places to reconnect: with good food, with the people we love, and with the world outside our notifications.

Putting technology away for dinner, meetings, or simple conversations means everyone is more present!

Find Balance in a Digital World 💚

👉 mentalwellbeing.gov.mt

09/06/2026

🇲🇹 Suġġerimenti għal waqt is-sħana tas-sajf
👉Oqgħod ġewwa għall-frisk
👉Ixrob l-ilma b’mod regolari
👉Ilbes ħwejjeġ ħfief.
👉Evita x-xemx ta’ bejn il-ħdax u l erbgħa ta’ wara nofsinhar..

🇬🇧 Tips to keep you cool on hot summer days:
👉 stay cool indoors
👉 drink water regularly
👉 wear light clothing
👉 stay safe by avoiding the sun’s peak hours, between 11am and 4pm.

Your safety matters💙
Beat the Heat❗

08/06/2026

Protecting children starts with prevention. The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate (HPDP), in collaboration with the Malta Paediatric Association (MPA) Maltese Paediatric Association, is launching a child water safety campaign: “Always in Sight and Within Reach”

Drowning is silent, fast, and preventable. Through this campaign, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of constant supervision, safer water practices, and the simple actions that can help save lives.

Together, we can help create safer environments for children and remind families that when children are around water, they should always be in sight and within reach.

For more information visit: https://hpdp.gov.mt/drowning_prevention

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IntroductionDrowning happens when a person cannot breathe because their mouth and nose are under water. When this occurs, oxygen cannot reach the brain, and serious injury or death can happen within minutes. Drowning can occur quickly and silently, and it often does not look dramatic or involve spla...

08/06/2026

When we are truly present with those around us, we are strengthening both ourselves and our relationships.

Find Balance in a Digital World 💚

👉 mentalwellbeing.gov.mt