Health

19 May, 2025

A Champion of Public Health: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Honored for Tobacco Control Efforts

MALE’, Maldives — On the eve of World No Tobacco Day 2025, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the 8th president of the Maldives, stood in the global spotlight as a recipient of the WHO

The first batch of MBBS students from the Maldives National University (MNU) celebrating their milestone. Courtesy MNU

Leaders·MaldivesStyle·News

15 Jul, 2024

Celebrate a Milestone on World Youth Skills Day: First Homegrown Doctors in Maldives

MALÉ, Maldives — For Saifulla Muslim, the evening of the education exhibition was charged with a mix of hope and anxiety. “After my A-level exams, I was looking for something challenging,” he

Business·News

21 Jan, 2024

Deadline Extension Granted for Foreign Workers’ Medical Reports and Work Permits

In a recent turn of events, the deadline for all foreign nationals presently working in the country to submit their medical reports and work permits, along with the associated fees, has been

Maldives Launches Ambitious Plan to Train 1,500 Allied Health Professionals

Male’ — The government announced a plan today to train 1,500 Maldivians for allied health professions, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s health care system and reducing its dependence on foreign

23 Apr, 2025

News

Prez Muizzu Gov Awards MVR 316 Million to Build and Upgrade Three Tertiary Hospitals

Male’ — In a modest ceremony at the Ministry of Health, two state-owned companies secured contracts worth MVR 316 million to construct and upgrade hospitals, a move aimed at bolstering tertiary-level healthcare

23 Apr, 2025

News

Maldives Bans Vaping Imports Amid Rising Youth Use Concerns

MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives government moved to crack down on electronic cigarettes enacting a sweeping ban on vape imports as part of broader tobacco control measures aimed at curbing what officials

16 Nov, 2024

News

Maldivian Public Health Veteran Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Takes Helm as WHO Representative in Bangladesh

Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Mohamed, a seasoned public health expert from the Maldives, has officially assumed the role of WHO Representative in Bangladesh as of November 1, 2024. Dr. Jamsheed brings over 18

13 Nov, 2024

Leaders·News

Maldives Leads the Charge with Vaping Ban, Setting Example in South Asia Amid WHO Praise

The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office has praised the Maldives for taking a bold step in banning vaping, lauding it as a critical initiative to tackle the alarming rise

16 Oct, 2024

Leaders·News

President Muizzu Decides to Ban Vaping Products in Maldives Amid Public Health Concerns

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a sweeping ban on vaping products in the Maldives, citing health risks and the need for stronger regulations on their use. In a statement posted on

14 Oct, 2024

Business·News

Maldives Tightens Food Safety Measures as Illegal Immigrant-Run Businesses Exposed

In a swift response to alarming revelations, the Ministry of Health has launched a special hotline to report unsafe food practices, coinciding with the enforcement of a newly enacted Food Safety Act.

24 Aug, 2024

Business·News

ADK Hospital Urges Government to Settle Outstanding Bills to Sustain Healthcare Services

Malé, Maldives — In yesterday’s presentation to the Majlis finance committee, Ahmed Nashid, Managing Director of ADK Hospital, outlined the pressing financial challenges facing the institution, emphasizing the need for equitable funding

14 Aug, 2024

Business·News

Dollar Crunch Hits Healthcare: Insurance Coverage for Popular Indian Hospital Suspended

In a move that highlights the growing economic pressures in the country, the national health insurance provider Aasandha has suspended its coverage for Manipal Hospital in Bangalore, India. This decision, effective since

03 Jul, 2024

Business·News

The Discreet Allure of Maldives’ E-Cigarette Dens

From the street, it has the polished look of a trendy cafe. The glass is frosted, and beside an unnoticeable sign is one declaring, discernibly: “Only for 18 and Above.” People park

31 May, 2024

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Health

A Champion of Public Health: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Honored for Tobacco Control Efforts

Celebrate a Milestone on World Youth Skills Day: First Homegrown Doctors in Maldives

Deadline Extension Granted for Foreign Workers’ Medical Reports and Work Permits

Maldives Launches Ambitious Plan to Train 1,500 Allied Health Professionals

Prez Muizzu Gov Awards MVR 316 Million to Build and Upgrade Three Tertiary Hospitals

Maldives Bans Vaping Imports Amid Rising Youth Use Concerns

Maldivian Public Health Veteran Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Takes Helm as WHO Representative in Bangladesh

Maldives Leads the Charge with Vaping Ban, Setting Example in South Asia Amid WHO Praise

President Muizzu Decides to Ban Vaping Products in Maldives Amid Public Health Concerns

Maldives Tightens Food Safety Measures as Illegal Immigrant-Run Businesses Exposed

ADK Hospital Urges Government to Settle Outstanding Bills to Sustain Healthcare Services

Dollar Crunch Hits Healthcare: Insurance Coverage for Popular Indian Hospital Suspended

The Discreet Allure of Maldives’ E-Cigarette Dens

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