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Gov’t Building Fire Now Controlled, Over Two Dozen in Need of Shelter

Over two dozen people are in need of shelter after the devastating fire in a government building in the capital Male’ early Thursday, National...

Government Building Fire Forces Evacuation of Over 50 Residents in Malé

A massive fire early Thursday morning has led to the devastation of a government building in the southwestern part of Malé and the relocation...

Aasandha to resume dispensation codes for medication

The Aasandha scheme will resume sending dispensation codes to recipients' phones when issuing medications, effective today. This updated process is designed to improve the...

Zakat House provides assistance worth USD590,000 to over 1,000 people

Ministry of Islamic Affairs has revealed that the Maldives Zakat House has provided financial assitance for over 1,000 people seeking medical treatment. The ministry...

NSPA raises concerns over pharmacies rejecting reduced medicine prices

CEO of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) and spokesperson for the President's Office Heena Waleedh has expressed concerns about some pharmacies refusing to...

Aasandha seeks to negotiate lower prices with private hospitals

CEO of Aasandha, Aminath Zeeniya has expressed concerns over the high prices charged by major private hospitals, stating that efforts are underway to negotiate...

Deputy Speaker calls for termination of mismanaged Aasandha agreements

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim has called for the termination of Aasandha agreements that have been structured to benefit specific groups or parties....

Zakat House provides over USD32,000 as assistance for medical treatment

The Maldives Zakat House announced that it provided USD32,000 as financial assistance for medical treatment during October. Statistics publicised by the Zakat House...

President pledges a case of canned fish for every household next Ramadan

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced the government’s decision to distribute a case of canned fish to every household during the upcoming month of...

Governor underscores need for enhanced system to identify eligible subsidy recipients

Governor of Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) Ahmed Munawwar has underscored the critical need for an improved system to better identify individuals most in need...

Reforms to subsidy system will be implemented in phases: Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer has announced that the reforms to the subsidy-issuing system will be implemented in phases. He made the remarks while...

USD 646 million in annual subsidies unsustainable: Construction Minister

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdullah Muththalib has stated that the government currently spends USD 646 million annually on subsidies for essential services,...

Aasandha Company announces changes to prioritise private insurance

The national health insurance provider, Aasandha Company Limited, has announced changes its outpatient services to prioritise private insurance schemes. The company stated that this...

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MNU and MPAO Sign Agreement to Promote Research and Awareness

The Maldives National University (MNU) has signed an agreement...
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