AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Access Boost: Maldives Health Minister Geela Ali says a mobile blood donation service is being prepared to make donating easier for eligible donors, especially important for the country’s high thalassemia rates. Mental Health Support: The 24/7 national mental health helpline (1677) has received 23,679 calls since launch in 2024, with plans for a 50-bed emergency psychiatric service and more child-focused mental healthcare. Public Health Infrastructure: EyeCare Maldives completed a three-day cataract surgery camp in Thinadhoo, performing surgeries for nine older residents and offering free consultations and post-op guidance. Biodiversity Funding: The Maldives signed letters of agreement with UNDP to start a GEF-funded push to update its biodiversity strategy and build a biodiversity financing plan. Road Safety (Regional): Sri Lanka’s SLMA warns road traffic accidents are a major public health issue, citing helmet gaps for children and launching a Helmet Hero programme with free SLS-certified helmets. Forensics Upgrade: Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital says work on the Maldives’ first postmortem unit should begin within two months, reducing the need to send cases abroad.
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