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First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has drawn attention to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), urging swift, collective action to protect public health, food security, and the economy. In a message shared on her official X account, the First Lady highlighted the Maldives’ National Action...
Starting January 1, 2026, all expenses related to mental health treatment will be fully covered under the Aasandha national health insurance scheme, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced on Monday evening. Speaking at the ceremony marking the two-year anniversary of his administration, the...
EyeCare Hospital has successfully performed the Maldives’ first Combined Belt Buckle with Pars Plana Vitrectomy, a complex retinal surgery that marks a major advancement in the country’s ophthalmic care. The procedure was conducted on November 2, by Dr. Amogh Asgaonkar, Consultant in Vitreo...
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has launched an internal investigation into the landing craft capsize that occurred near the MPL port in Malé on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place at around 3:44 p.m. Six people were taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) for treatment, including four...
The generational smoking ban for post-2007 generation has come into effect. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzuratifiedamendments to the Tobacco Control Act, which include a smoking ban for the post-2007 generation set to kick in in November, back in May. The new legislature prohibits both the...
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that the regulations for implementing the Tobacco ‘Generation Ban’ which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals born in 2007 or later will be gazetted before the law comes into effect next Saturday. The amendment to the Tobacco...
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare states 26 cats died in a viral infection which broke out at Olhu Hiyaa pet care facility in Hulhumale’. Several non-governmental organizations raised serious concerns about Olhu Hiyaa, citing that 51 cats have died in 20 days in a disease outbreak. The...
The Maldives has made global history by being the first nation worldwide to eradicate maternal transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, a significant achievement officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). The accomplishment signifies a significant advancement in the...
The Attorney General’s Office has presented a significant Organ Transplant Bill to the People’s Majlis, intending to create a thorough legal structure for organ transplantation in the Maldives, while making illegal the sale and unapproved extraction of human organs. Providing inaccurate...
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) allocated MVR 8.6 million in assistance in September for individuals admitted to private healthcare institutions in the nation, as per information published by the agency. The September statistics released by NSPA on Saturday indicate that the agency...
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Rajagiri Hospital, one of India’s premier multi-specialty healthcare institutions, stands as a leading choice for Maldivians seeking world-class medical care with a personal touch. Located in Kerala — just a short flight from Malé — the hospital combines advanced technology, renowned doctors, and...