First Lady inaugurates National Guideline on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs
First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed has inaugurated the National Guidelines on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). The guidelines were released at a...
Maldives Aims to Eradicate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Type Diseases
Government is aiming to eradicate mother-to-child transmission of diseases like HIV, Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim said Monday. Speaking during the ceremony to mark...
Maldives Enforces Strict Vaping Ban to Curb Rising Trend
The Maldives has enforced a full ban on the use of vaping devices and vaping products as of midnight on 15 December. This move follows...
Vaping Ban Part of Efforts to Promote Moral Integrity, Says President
The decision to implement a nationwide ban on vaping in the Maldives is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to promote ethical conduct and moral...
Gov’t drafting a five-year master plan to control usage of tobacco
Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim has revealed that efforts are underway to establish a five-year master plan, with the primary objective of controlling tobacco usage...
Tobacco cessation treatment will be covered under Aasandha
Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim announces that tobacco cessation treatment will be covered under the national insurance scheme, Aasandha. Tobacco cessation treatment is a service...
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, has...
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 government...
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 Muizzu....
Gov’t to introduce co-pay system to strengthen health services
The 2025 state budget introduces key reforms to strengthen the Maldives' health insurance system, with a focus on increasing contributions from insured individuals. Set to...