Aasandha Launches Free Medical Check-Ups: Initial Screenings for Ages 50 and Above
Medical check-ups will be available only at state health facilities, starting with people over the age of 50, it has...
HPA Calls for Reinstatement of Pre-Arrival Health Screenings for Expatriates
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has urged the government to reinstate pre-arrival health screenings for expatriates, as authorities grapple with...
Government Rejects Co-Payment for Aasandha, Focuses on Streamlining Healthcare
The government has dismissed suggestions by the managing director of Aasandha to introduce a co-payment model in order to ensure...
Detection of Eradicated Filariasis in Maldives Raises Concerns
The Maldives, which had previously declared Filariasis eradicated, is now grappling with heightened concerns as the disease has been detected...
WHO Praises Maldives’ Vigilance in Identifying Contaminated Syrups
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has set a new global standard in health protection by identifying harmful contaminants...
HPA Launches Nationwide Measles, Rubella Immunisation Campaign
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Friday launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign, targeting individuals aged between 18 and 49...
World AIDS Day 2023: ‘Let Communities Lead’ Fight Against HIV/AIDS
There are 22 people in the country receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS, according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). AIDS or...
Insecticide Exposure Linked to Reduced Sperm Concentration, Study Finds
A study by George Mason University has uncovered a link between exposure to widely used insecticides and reduction in sperm...
WHO Seeks China’s Response Over Surge in Respiratory Illnesses Among Children
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially requested more information from Chinese authorities regarding an increase in respiratory illnesses among...
WHO South-East Asia Region Commits to Boosting Investment in Primary Health Care
The member countries of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia have committed to prioritising investment in primary health care...
