The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced plans to launch a vaccination campaign targeting individuals who have not completed the required two doses of the measles vaccine. Although the Maldives was declared measles-free in 2017, health authorities have confirmed nine positive cases of the disease so far this year. HPA said vaccination efforts are currently…
The Health Protection Agency has urged the public to take preventive health measures during the Eid holidays as cases of several illnesses continue to rise across the Maldives. In a statement released on Sunday, the HPA said the spread of diseases including flu, influenza, dengue, and viral fever has increased in various parts of the…
The Maldives has begun screening travelers arriving from regions affected by Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks, although authorities say the risk of the diseases entering the country remains low. Speaking at a press briefing held today, President’s Office Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) said authorities have started screening passengers arriving at Velana International Airport as a…
