Health

Tobacco Control Act effective since 14 years ago, yet lacks regulations

Attorney General Ahmed Usham has stated that the primary challenge in implementing the Tobacco Control Act, despite it being in place for 14 years,...

Health Ministry says tobacco trade requires licence issued by ministry

Ministry of Health has announced that tobacco trading requires a special licence issued by the ministry, in addition to the permit issued by any...

Health minister confident in revolutionary transformations in health sector

Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has expressed confidence in achieving revolutionary transformations in the health sector under the leadership of President Dr. Mohamed...

Gov’t bans importation of vape starting today

The government has banned the importation of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaping devices, and complementary products to the Maldives, starting today. The ban took effect...

Smoking cessation treatment to be accessible in all health centres

Ministry of Health has initiated efforts to ensure that smoking cessation treatment is accessible at all health centres, following the government's introduction of a...

First Lady inaugurates “Lifestyle Intervention Programme”

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has launched the "Lifestyle Intervention Programme," which aims to assess how sustainable lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing...

Previous administration neglected essential needs of schools: Education Minister

Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has stated that the previous administration had neglected the essential needs of schools. He made these remarks while...

First Lady inaugurates NCD Clinic at Dhiggaru Health Centre

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has inaugurated the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Clinic at Dhiggaru Health Centre, Meemu atoll. She unveiled the NCD during her official...

President ratifies bill to ban the use and import of vapes

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the first amendment to the Tobacco Control Act. The amendment was passed in the Parliament on November 12. The...

Health Minister highlights support for private health services

Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's policy is to create significant opportunities for private health services to...

Parliament approves amendments to increase duties on tobacco products

The Parliament has officially approved the amendments to the Export Import Act, proposed by Parliamentarian Ibrahim Mohamed, on behalf of the Government. The primary...

Parliament approves Maldives’ IAEA participation

The parliament has officially approved Maldives' participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The approval was to join IAEA was granted with the...

Ooredoo gifts equipment required to provide air ambulance services

Ooredoo Maldives has gifted special equipment required to provide air ambulance services effectively. This follows a previous donation of similar equipment when the service...

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Ooredoo gifts equipment required to provide air ambulance services

Ooredoo Maldives has gifted special equipment required to provide...

MSS expands feeder service to Indonesia

Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has decided to launch its...

DBM’s Chairperson and CEO holds fruitful talks with the President

The Chairperson Aruni Goonetilleke and CEO Noel Gregor Paterson-Jones...

Health Minister attends Asia Pacific Regional Forum on Health and Environment

Minister of Health Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has participated in...

Education Minister urges being committed and to act with integrity

Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has advised the...
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