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

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

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 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

2 children with measles fully vaccinated: Hospital

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

5 April 2023

Israel says it will let more aid into Gaza as UN warns of hunger

Al Shifa staff said a premature baby died at the hospital on Friday, the first baby to die there in the two days since Israeli forces entered.

18 November 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

Migrant workers mandated to complete medical checkup in 6 months

Nazim said the pre-arrival medical check-up will be conducted at places designated by the Ministry of Health.

25 December 2023