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Motorbike accident claims life of 17-year-old boy in Fuvamulah
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Motorbike accident claims life of 17-year-old boy in Fuvamulah

A 17-year-old boy passed away in Fuvahmulah City early Wednesday, shortly after being rushed to the hospital with severe injuries from a motorcycle crash. The incident, occurring on Husnuheena Magu in the Funaadu area, was reported to authorities at approximately 02:40 am on Wednesday. As per the...

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IGMH opens prescription glasses outlet, inauguration carried out by President
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IGMH opens prescription glasses outlet, inauguration carried out by President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated MCGH Opticals, established under the Malé City Group of Hospitals to provide opticianry services as part of the Government’s healthcare initiative. The inauguration ceremony was held today at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Following...

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FPA: Rape kits only available in 2 hospitals
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FPA: Rape kits only available in 2 hospitals

The Family Protection Authority (FPA) expressed worries today that, despite the increase in sexual offenses, rape evidence kits exist in merely two hospitals nationwide. FPA raised these issues during today's session of the Parliament's Committee on Human Rights and Gender. The meeting took place...

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Miraculous Recovery: Teen injured in recent accident discharged
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Miraculous Recovery: Teen injured in recent accident discharged

The 16-year-old passenger who was injured in the July 13 accident has been discharged from the hospital after treatment for his injuries. The accident claimed the life of the 17-year-old driver of the motorbike and  injured the two others: The 16-year-old and Ibrahim Shujau, a 40-year-old...

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Police Trainee Hospitalized After Sudden Health Decline
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Police Trainee Hospitalized After Sudden Health Decline

A trainee at the Police Training Centre in Vaanee, located in Dhaalu Atoll, has been admitted to the hospital following a sudden decline in his health. Authorities reported that the recruit became unwell on Saturday night and was initially taken to Kudahuvadhoo Hospital early Sunday morning. Due...

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Maldivian Diver Airlifted to India After Severe Barracuda Attack Leaves Him Paralyzed
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Maldivian Diver Airlifted to India After Severe Barracuda Attack Leaves Him Paralyzed

A 32-year-old man from the Maldives was severely injured in a barracuda attack while diving to collect sea cucumbers. Following the incident, he was airlifted to India for advanced medical treatment at Amrita Hospital. Initially, the man received care in the Maldives, but due to the serious nature...

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HDC and Jamiyyathul Salaf Partner to Distribute Iftar Packs at Hulhumale' Hospital
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HDC and Jamiyyathul Salaf Partner to Distribute Iftar Packs at Hulhumale' Hospital

The Housing Development Corporation (HDC), in collaboration with Jamiyyathul Salaf, is donating iftar packs to Hulhumale' Hospital. HDC announced that an agreement to launch this initiative was signed with Salaf yesterday. As part of the agreement, HDC has made available a space for Salaf to...

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Youth Injured in Motorcycle Accident During Race Practice in Hulhumeedhoo
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Youth Injured in Motorcycle Accident During Race Practice in Hulhumeedhoo

On February 23, an 18-year-old youth, Mohamed Ilmu from Maradhoo Feydhoo, was severely injured in a motorcycle accident in Hulhumeedhoo. The incident took place at approximately 11:30 AM while Ilmu was training for the 'Enmenge Drag Championship,' organized by the Addu Motor Racing...

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All 19 Food Poisoning Patients from Hulhumale' Detention Center Discharged
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All 19 Food Poisoning Patients from Hulhumale' Detention Center Discharged

All 19 individuals hospitalized for food poisoning at the Immigration Detention Center in Hulhumale' Phase 2 have been discharged. The affected group, consisting of three women and 16 men, was admitted to Hulhumale' Hospital around 11 pm last night. While 17 were discharged later that night, the...

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