HPA to Launch Nationwide Screening in Response to Filariasis Resurgence
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced a comprehensive nationwide screening campaign in response to the recent resurgence of filariasis,…
Pertussis Resurfaces in Maldives; Three Children Infected
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has confirmed the detection of three cases of pertussis, colloquially known as whooping cough, on…
Filariasis Screenings Yield No New Cases, Over 700 Tested
No new cases of filariasis have been detected since 24 December 2023, despite extensive screenings of over 778 individuals, including…
Health Ministry Launches Nationwide Campaign to Curb Mosquito-Borne Diseases
In a strategic response to combat the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, the Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide initiative…
Filariasis Cases in Maldives Under Control, Health Minister Assures
As health authorities press ahead with a nationwide filariasis screening programme following the detection of the disease among migrant workers,…
Active Filariasis Infections Rise to 32, Seven New Cases Detected in Malé Region
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported seven new Filariasis cases in the Malé region, bringing the total number of…
HPA Reports First Filariasis Case in Hulhumalé Amid Ongoing Resurgence
An expatriate worker in Hulhumalé has tested positive for Filariasis. This marks the first case reported outside the initial cluster…
Six New Filariasis Cases Recorded in Kulhudhuffushi, Active Infections Rise to 25
An additional six cases of filariasis have been confirmed among migrant workers in Kulhudhuffushi City, bringing the total number of…
19 Filariasis Cases Confirmed Among Migrant Workers in Kulhudhuffushi
A resurgence of Filariasis, a disease previously eradicated in the Maldives, has prompted the establishment of a special taskforce following…
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…
