A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The local quarantine period has been shortened from 14 days to 10 days by the Government of Maldives. Discussions regarding the matter took place last night at the weekly meeting held with the health industry committee. The meeting which takes place every Monday was attended by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. Minister of Tourism, Abdulla Mausoom […]
Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) has announced that preparations are ongoing for vaccination against COVID-19. In the press conference held last night, HEOC spokesperson Dr Nazla Rafeeq said that a national steering committee has been formed for the preparations. She said that four effective vaccines against the virus have been observed and it is expected […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem has held discussions with relevant stakeholders on improving the system efficiency and ease of access to speech, occupational and other specialised therapy services. The meeting was held at the President’s Office this morning. The Vice President had yesterday visited the Speech Therapy Department at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) and reviewed […]
The contract for setting up a ‘Drug detoxification Centre’ in Hulhudhoo, Addu City, was awarded today in a ceremony held at the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The project is funded through an MVR 8 million grant assistance from India and will be steered and executed by the Ministry of National Planning, Housing […]
K. Maafushi has been placed under monitoring by the Health Protection Agency of Maldives (HPA). The island was placed under monitoring at 03:43 in the afternoon today after a tourist tested positive for COVID-19 on the mandatory PCR test prior departure. According to HPA, Maafushi will be monitored till contact tracing is completed by the […]
Health Minister Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem) has stated that the Maldives needs to decentralize its healthcare system to ensure its accessibility. Speaking at an interview with Public Service Media, Naseem stated that due to the scattered geographical disposition of the country, decentralization is the key to provide easy access to healthcare. He said that the […]
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that MVR 129 million has been distributed thus far in the form of income support allowance for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest statistics by the Ministry, as of 19 November, a total of MVR 129 million has been distributed to 11,079 individuals. Since 20th […]
National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) has introduced a mechanism that now allows PCR samples to be taken from Liveaboard guests without having to travel to Male’. The Boating Association has come to an agreement with service providers to take samples from 9 islands; K. Thulusdhoo, Himmafushi, Dhiffushi, Gulhi, Maafushi, ADh. Dhangethi, Dhigurah and Aa. […]
Minister of Health, Ahmed Naseem (Kerafa Naseem) has announced that work is being done on procuring the COVID-19 vaccine by January 2021. Speaking during the State Budget 2021 program carried out by PSM, Naseem stated that the vaccine will hopefully arrive in the Maldives in late January or early February next year. Furthermore, he said […]