Tree Top Hospital offers health screenings for Hajj and Umra
Tree Top Hospital has introduced a Hajj & Umra health screening program. The new package includes a preliminary plus post-medical check-up inclusive of all medical needs for pilgrims’ before and after Hajj and Umra. They said it’s important to contact a doctor before travelling to assess health and ability...
Read moreIncreased hospitalization COVID-19 signals danger
While experts have noticed that the rising Covid-19 cases among patients hospitalized could pose to be threats, the cases in Maldives’ have suddenly surged after a recent decline. Last week, HPA warned of rising cases. The health service advised the public to take precautions against COVID-19 on Sunday. The...
Read morePresident Solih establishes ‘Maldives Health Services’
Early this week, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced the formation of the ‘Maldives Health Service.’ President Solih followed the advice of his cabinet in making the decision. The Maldives Health Services would be in charge of enhancing primary healthcare, catering to the country’s public health needs in a decentralized manner,...
Read morePresident: There are plans in the works to develop a hospital in Hulhumale’ Phase II
Preparations are underway, according to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, to commence the building of a hospital in Hulhumale’ Phase II, where the residential population is estimated to exceed 70,000 people soon. He made the remarks at a ceremony announcing the commencement of the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company’s (MTCC) Raajje...
Read moreDespite an increase in instances, HPA is not taking action
Despite the fact that the number of Covid-19 instances has gradually increased over time, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) indicated on Tuesday that no action is planned at this time. According to HPA’s statistics, the number of instances of Covid-19 has been growing recently, according to an announcement released by...
Read moreIncreased COVID-19 cases prompt HPA warning
Monday, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) warned of a rise in COVID-19 cases in the Maldives after a decline in recent months. In a statement released tonight, HPA said recent statistics show an increase in cases. Last week, 141 cases were confirmed. HPA noted a 60% increase from the previous week....
Read moreBooster doses of Covid-19 are provided to 35.68 percent of those who are eligible
35.68 percent of the Maldives’ eligible population has received booster doses against Covid-19. Between May 29 and June 4, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that 651 people received booster doses, 45 more people received first doses, and 91 more people received second doses, according to the latest figures issued...
Read moreIn the capital region, 37 of the 84 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed
37 of the 84 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the last week were in Malé City, the Maldives’ capital. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed this in its most recent statistics, which was issued on Monday. As a result, 84 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed between May 29 and June 4,...
Read moreAs the number of dengue cases rises, the HPA advises caution
An increase in incidence of four diseases over the previous year, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) recommended individuals to remain vigilant and adopt preventative measures. Dengue fever, the common cold, influenza, diarrhoea, and vomiting are the most common ailments this year, according to the HPA. In April of this year, 92...
Read moreThe Maldives received 100,000 more Pfizer vaccine doses from the United States
The US government has provided the Maldives with an additional 100,620 doses of Pfizer vaccines as part of the COVAX deal. The latest shipment comes after the United States sent 439,920 Pfizer vaccine shots to the Maldives in January 2021 and January 2022. According to the US Mission in the Maldives,...
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