40 children await bone marrow transplant; MVR 56m needed

The Cabinet also decided to expand Thalassemia testing facilities in rural areas and set up blood banks in tertiary hospitals.

11 December 2023

Reduced tax for Ooredoo for MVR 100m hospital donation

The government announced the decision to build a new hospital specialized in treating thalassaemia patients in the city on December 10, 2023.

29 January 2024

6 return to Maldives after bone marrow transplant

The initiative aims to expand access to life-saving treatments and improve the quality of life for children with thalassemia in the Maldives.

19 January 2025

President takes action after Thalassemia patients protest

On Saturday evening, protesters raised concerns over Maldivian Blood Services' (MBS) failure to provide essential services.

23 March 2025

Govt appoints new DG for MBS; seeks more nurses

Given the difficulty of obtaining blood donations, the loss of usable blood has been particularly frustrating for Thalassaemia patients and their families.

25 March 2025

Army begins Thalassemia Centre relocation to Orange Hiyaa

Patients and their families have recently raised concerns over the shortage of medicines and malfunctioning medical equipment.

29 March 2025

Thalassaemia centre will become compassionate, president says

The president also reassured close supervision of processes regarding grievances voiced by parents and caregivers.

27 March 2025

President pledges special attention to thalassaemia patient needs

The community also urged that the Maldives Blood Service (MBS) be developed into a comprehensive and coordinated system.

5 May 2025