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 efficiency...
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 also...
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 implement...
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 lower...
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. He...
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 shows that...
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 Ramadan....
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 of...
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 addressing...
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, a...