Malta Quitline — Freephone 8007 3333

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Malta?

Yes. Malta has one official quit-smoking line, Freephone 8007 3333, run by the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate. You can call it to get advice or to book an appointment with a smoking-cessation advisor. The same service also lets you register for support online.

Source: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate — Tobacco , Tobacco Free Malta — Tobacco Cessation Services

Is help to quit smoking free in Malta?

Yes. The quit-smoking service is provided free of charge as part of Malta’s public health programme. Calling the Quitline on Freephone 8007 3333, the one-to-one clinics, and the group Tobacco Dependence Support Classes all cost nothing.

Source: Tobacco Free Malta — Tobacco Cessation Services , Tobacco Cessation Services — Environmental Health Directorate

What support does the Malta quit-smoking service offer?

Trained advisors help you prepare a Quit Plan, set a quit date and stay on track. You can choose one-to-one clinics for tailored counselling or join free group Tobacco Dependence Support Classes, which run once a week for six consecutive weeks with a follow-up. Support is offered by phone, online and in person at the Floriana, Paola, Mosta and Gozo health centres, and quit-smoking programmes are also delivered at workplaces.

Source: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate — Tobacco , Tobacco Cessation Services — Environmental Health Directorate , Tobacco Free Malta — Tobacco Cessation Services

What languages is the service available in?

Malta has two official languages, Maltese and English, and government health services operate in both. You can ask for advice and attend the smoking-cessation clinics in Maltese or English, and the directorate publishes its quit-smoking information in both languages.

Source: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate — Tobacco , gov.mt — Quitting Smoking

Who runs the service and how do I join a quit programme?

The service is run by the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate with the Primary Health Care service. To join, call Freephone 8007 3333 or register online, and an advisor will book you into a one-to-one clinic or a group class at one of the health centres in Floriana, Paola, Mosta or Gozo. Employers can also arrange a quit-smoking programme at the workplace.

Source: Tobacco Free Malta — Tobacco Cessation Services , gov.mt — Quitting Smoking