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Shiruna appointed CEO of NSPA

Before this appointment, Shiruna served as a State Minister at the Health Ministry.

Ministry probes child’s death linked to medical supply delay

The ministry stated that the investigation is being conducted in coordination with relevant authorities.

135 apply for IVF, NSPA confirms 39 selected

The government had earlier decided to provide IVF treatment to 50 couples after receiving a high number of requests in November.

22 January 2026

Single-parent allowance increased to MVR 15,000 per month

Previously, beneficiaries received MVR 2,000 per month for one child and MVR 1,000 for each additional child, with a maximum cap of MVR 10,000.

25 December 2025

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Maldives launches national register for persons with disabilities

In February, the government had entrusted NSPA with the task of preparing the register.

Portal launched for disability allowance

A ceremony was held in R. Alifushi to mark the Day of Persons with Disabilities and a registry of persons with disabilities was unveiled.

17 January 2023

MVR 140m spent annually for diabetes medicines: Asandha

9% of the country's population is suffering from diabetes, classified as type-1 and type-2.

29 November 2022

ACC recommends 20 reforms for healthcare, Aasandha

One of the most important recommendations is the need to reduce state expenditure to ensure the Aasandha scheme remains sustainable.

11 October 2024

Aasandha opens 100 IVF opportunities

The NSPA scheme board will determine the number of beneficiaries and the deadline for applications.

Maldives govt appoints NSPA chief Heena as spokesperson

This is the first time a woman has been appointed as the Chief Spokesperson of the President's Office.

Extra MVR 42m needed to fund hike in disability allowance

Miuvan said it will be arranged through the budget already allocated for the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) and Aasandha.

ADK Hospital 'critical'; Aasandha owes MVR 250 million

Nashid said the Finance Ministry pays MVR 25 million every month out of the state's dues to ADK, which is not enough considering everything that is outstanding.