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

Maldives launches national register for persons with disabilities

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

6 January 2023

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

Aasandha opens 100 IVF opportunities

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

17 March 2024

Muizzu says Solih's pledged allowance hikes unlikely

He said the transitional office will start clarifying the information from the agencies on Sunday.

7 October 2023

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.

15 June 2023

Aasandha cover medical check-ups kicks in

This service will be available at health centres, regional and atoll hospitals.

1 January 2024

Pres pledges Seaplane ambulance service in three weeks

Managing medical evacuations via the national carrier could put quite a strain on commercial flight schedules.

3 March 2024