A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives has approved the Panbio COVID-19 Ag portable antigen test by Abbott that can deliver results within 15 minutes. Medtech Maldives is the agent for Abbott in the Maldives. The test has been approved by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) and has also released a guideline to use it for testing. The portable test device […]
The Ministry of Tourism has made the decision to temporarily suspend the operational permit of Kandima Maldives. The suspension comes following the death of an elderly employee at the resort due to COVID-19, on the 30th of October. There is also a growing cluster of 60 individuals who have tested positive for the virus at […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking interest parties for the development and operation of Building for Clinics in Hulhumalé. The selected party will be responsible for the design, construction and management of the property for the duration of the lease term. Hulhumalé has seen its population grow steadily and with it the need for independent […]
The Tourism Ministry has warned that they will be revoking permits of resorts and guesthouses operating in violation of COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). On 15th July, inbound travel restrictions were lifted in the Maldives, allowing resorts to reopen their doors and resume operations according to HPA guidelines. In a […]
Over the last few decades, fast-paced advancements in science and technology have brought about a wave of unprecedented solutions to industries across the board. In the field of medicine, this revolution has tremendously benefited both healthcare service providers and patients. Now, where does Medtech fit in? Medtech Maldives Pvt Ltd is a company specialized in […]
The first online pharmacy in the Maldives, Pharmacy MV has now been launched. According to Pharmacy MV, their aim is to provide medical services in the most convenient way possible, and all services can be accessed via their website. Through the website, customers are able to purchase prescription medication, rent or buy medical equipment such […]
The Maldives has been marked safe by Switzerland, enabling travellers to return to Switzerland without the need for mandatory self-isolation from 29th October 2020. The new version of the “risk countries list” of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) Switzerland has removed the Maldives and have been given the green light for Swiss nationalities […]
Maldives has landed on UK’s Global Travel Advisory list, enabling travellers to return to the UK without the need for mandatory self-isolation from 25th October 2020. The island nation has been added to the government’s safe list alongside Denmark, Canary Islands and Mykonos, which is restored having been previously removed. The news was confirmed by […]
After a temporary closure due to the pandemic, the government announces reopening of the National Art Gallery. Hence, those who wish to conduct activities in the Art Gallery can do so following the new normal measures and guidelines published by HPA. The National Art Gallery was established in 1999 by the Government of Maldives to […]