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Musk's Neuralink brain implant company cited by FDA

FDA has the jurisdiction to conduct the inspection before permitting the company to go ahead with its clinical trial.

Working hours extension for health professionals delayed

The ministry said in an internal memo on Saturday that it wants to consult further with relevant authorities, before fixing working hours for technical staff.

3 December 2023

Working hours of health professionals increased

The decision was taken without consulting the Civil Service Commission, the commission confirmed on Thursday.

30 November 2023

Cetirizine syrup from Pakistan banned over contamination

"Therefore, it is hereby publicly announced that the import, sale and use of any batch of this drug, this brand, is prohibited in the country from Sunday": MFDA

12 November 2023

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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.

Children's paracetamol brand banned over quality issues

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

9 November 2023

US FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna's COVID shots

Pfizer and Moderna said last week that their updated COVID-19 vaccines generated strong responses in testing against BA.2.86.

12 September 2023

FDA warns about safety risks of tailored weight-loss drugs

The U.S. is expected to account for as much as 90% of weight-loss drug sales due to the number of potential patients and higher pricing than other countries.

Neuralink gets FDA approval for human study of brain implants

Neuralink added that the company is not yet open for a clinical trial.