Regulating E-Cigarettes in the Maldives: A Sensible Alternative to a Total Ban
The Maldivian government has announced a complete ban on e-cigarettes, set to take effect on 15 November. While the decision…
NCD Alliance Calls for Ban on Vaping and E-Cigarettes in Maldives
The NCD Alliance has called for an immediate ban on vaping and electronic cigarettes in the Maldives, citing a sharp…
Health Authorities Assess Potential Mpox Outbreak Risk
Health authorities in the Maldives are closely monitoring the ongoing spread of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, in some African…
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…
Maldives Achieves Hepatitis B Control: WHO
The Maldives has achieved hepatitis B control, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday after an expert panel verified…
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…
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…
Maldives Acknowledges WHO’s Sustained Support for Health Sector Advancements
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has expressed gratitude to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation…
Psychological First Aid Helpline Launched for Students
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has…
