Throughout history, Malta has often been referred to as "the hospital of the Mediterranean", due to the prominent role the island played over the centuries as a prime location for medical treatment and the care of the sick. Today, Malta is building on this reputation and is an excellent destination where one can receive medical and surgical treatment. Combining a high level of medical expertise and an ideal climate, the Maltese Islands are also the perfect place to improve recuperation. With a growing list of services and treatments, ranging from the simplest to the most complex and a variety of private clinics and hospitals to choose from, Malta offers everything you're looking for and more.