A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Drug addiction is one of the most pressing issues in the Maldives. Almost every citizen and household is affected by this directly or indirectly. Over the years, with a rise in the number of substance abusers, the Maldivian drug subculture has developed gradually, despite a system in place to assist in its control and to […]
Leading optical company, EyeCare has recently announced the launch of its new website with online bookings, updated product pages, and easy one-click shopping. With this new website, EyeCare offers customers a convenient, one-click shopping experience with some of the best product brands in the Maldives, as well as the ease of booking appointments online. Since […]
Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) has announced that it is working on strengthening health protection measures in the Maldives, after the discovery of a new strain of Covid-19 in the UK. Scientists recently confirmed that a new, potentially more infectious strain of Covid-19 in the south of the UK. According to the US Center for […]
ADK Hospital in partnership with LUX* Resorts & Hotels has opened a laboratory in Velana International Airport (VIA). The laboratory was officially opened in a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday with the Minister of Tourism, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom in attendance. Located at the Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) terminal, the laboratory intends to allow passengers more […]
In the past few years, there has been a shift in the tide when it comes to mental health issues. Though once considered a taboo topic engulfed in shameful stigma, it is nonetheless a vital conversation to be had, especially when so many lives are affected by it. Due to greater awareness efforts, the mindsets […]
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has established a set of guidelines on action to be taken against those who violate the Director-General of Public Health’s orders during the ongoing public health emergency. Under the new guidelines publicized on Monday, first-time offenders among the public will face an MVR 1000 fine while MVR 3500 fine will […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem held discussions with stakeholders from both the health and education sectors regarding ways of strengthening the nursing profession in the Maldives, this morning at the President’s Office. Discussions centered on overcoming hindrances to training nurses, enhancing Government support to the profession, and addressing the discrepancy between the ratio of individuals who […]
Spokesperson of Health Emergency Operations Centre (HOEC), Dr Nazla Rafeeq has revealed that arrangement for vaccine storage will be made in Male’ and in Atolls. The vaccine for COVID-19 has to be stored in specialized freezers. In order to meet the capacity for vaccination, storage facilities will be established in both Male’ and Atolls, according […]
Health Protection Agency of Maldives (HPA) has advised against food service at ceremonies and events., in order to minimize the contact and spread within the community. HPA has said that any other arrangement instead of buffet services are permitted at ceremonies and events during this grave period. The authority strongly stressed upon the importance of […]