WHO chief urges aid access to Gaza amid health crises

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom highlights urgent need for medical aid in Gaza, discusses vaccination efforts and health crises in multiple countries.

19 October 2024

Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt

All of the evacuated babies were "fighting serious infections", a WHO spokesperson said.

21 November 2023

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

WHO completes second Gaza hospital evacuation amid fighting

Help had to arrive on foot because a deep, muddy ditch near the site made the road impassable, the WHO said.

21 February 2024

Primary healthcare services launched in Faafu Atoll

Services launched in Faafu atoll will reduce the number of people who have to leave the area for medical care.

20 December 2022

ICP: 1 in 4 Maldivians face mental health issues

State health minister Shah said that mental illness should be given the same weight as illnesses such as heart diseases.

9 October 2022

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

Air quality monitoring stations to be set up in Hulhumale

According to the Met, other factors that contribute to poorer air quality in the Maldives is due to increased air pollution.

13 December 2022