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WHO recognises Maldives for controlling Hepatitis B

The recognition was made based on the consistent high coverage of Hepatitis B vaccination for children for many years.

17 January 2024

Working hours of health professionals increased

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

30 November 2023

HPA says diarrhoea outbreak linked to fast-spreading norovirus

Traveller tests positive for malaria; no danger to public: HPA

Malaria was eradicated in the Maldives in the 1970s; the mosquitoes that cause the disease are no longer native to Maldives.

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Maldives records 5 dengue deaths this year

Children are being sent to Male almost every day from the islands for further dengue treatment.

12 October 2022

Major study paints dangerous picture of local health

"If such risks are high, the age reduction or 'premature death' rate of people will increase in the country over the next 10 years," Sheena said.

8 November 2022

Covid vaccination for kids in 5-11 age group begins

According to data released late last year, there has been a sharp decline in the number of people vaccinated in the country.

14 February 2023

HPA warns over rise in flu, conjunctivitis, chickenpox

Hand, foot and mouth disease and dengue are also on the rise

12 September 2022

Maldives expands second COVID-19 booster coverage to all adults

Since late June, Health Protection Agency (HPA) had been administering the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to elderly people and high-risk individuals only.

8 September 2022

HPA urges precaution as Covid, flu cases rise

HPA advises to maintain social distancing while in public places or avoid crowded places if experiencing any symptoms of fever or flu.

65 contacts in measles outbreak identified; no symptoms

In addition to measles vaccine, the nation mandates two doses of MMR vaccine that protects against measles, mumps and rubella.