2 Indian cough syrups banned in Maldives

The MFDA has also asked people to contact their hotline, 7200321, without delay if they receive any information about the medicines.

13 January 2023

MFDA bans Toblerone sale over plastic contamination

The chocolate was tainted with plastic due to a problem with the chocolate making machine, the MFDA said.

29 January 2024

Maldives bans Aciloc injection batch over quality issues

It is manufactured by Kadila Pharmaceutical Limited (Ahmedabad) of India.

30 May 2023

Tainted Panadol batch prompts all-out ban

The import of the drug is restricted until the investigation is completed.

30 January 2024

Children's paracetamol brand banned over quality issues

The MFDA also banned a children's flu medicine this week.

9 November 2023

MFDA warns over harmful chemical in paracetamol, cough syrups

None of the existing batches imported to the Maldives contain these substances, according to the health ministry.

31 May 2023

Maldives tightens measures against Pakistani medicine

Jaleela said the MFDA has tightened the rules for importing drugs into Maldives since June.

4 December 2023

First lady's contract on regular basis, CSC tells parliament

“There are already employees in the civil service and other ministries who work this way,” Naseeh said.

12 December 2023