HPA cautions public on air pollution

According to the environment ministry's website, the air is the most polluted in the country now in H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi and L. Fonadhoo.

3 December 2022

Haze not linked to climate change: MET

HPA has highlighted the need to be careful during air pollution, saying haze can lead to some health issues.

11 January 2023

39 contracted AIDS since discovery in Maldives 31 years ago

Maldives has eradicated transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to child in the womb; it was accomplished in 2019.

1 December 2022

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.

18 April 2023

HPA says diarrhoea outbreak linked to fast-spreading norovirus

29 July 2023

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.

13 April 2023

2 children with measles fully vaccinated: Hospital

Even if you get vaccinated, there is always a chance of getting infected.

5 April 2023

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.

10 April 2023