Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop "war"

While the virus can infect people, usually those who have contact with infected birds, the World Health Organization says the risk to humans is low.

16 February 2023

North Korea locks down capital city over 'respiratory illness'

State media have continued to report on anti-pandemic measures to battle respiratory diseases, including the flu, but have yet to report on the lockdown order.

26 January 2023

Maldives detects cases of eradicated filariasis

To prevent this disease, it is important to look for mosquito breeding grounds and destroy them.

15 December 2023

2 children with measles fully vaccinated: Hospital

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

5 April 2023

2 more cases of Filariasis found in Kulhudhuffushi

According to Dr Abdul Aziz Hameed, medical doctor, it takes about 12-8 months for the bacteria to multiply in the body and cause symptoms.

18 December 2023

Chikungunya spreads as capital reports 59 cases this month

The name Chikungunya comes from a Kimakonde word that means "to become contorted" and describes the stooped appearance of people with joint pain.

27 April 2024

Maldives says aim to eliminate rubella this year

Naseem said that in the last twenty years, the system of robust primary health care that was previously described has weakened.

8 April 2023

Maldives issues Meningococcal health alert after first fatality

HPA adds that people who meet with infected people for a short period of time or dine with them, despite direct contact, are not ‘close-contacts'.

26 June 2024