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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

24 April 2024