AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHospital Access Boost: Hulhumalé Hospital opened three new specialist services—gastroenterology, neurology, and urology—aimed at making specialist care easier to reach. Public Safety Update: MNDF firefighters responded to 16 emergency incidents last week, mostly fires, including a gas cylinder explosion that injured four people and a separate gas leak in Malé that killed a woman while a 19-year-old remains in care. Road Safety: A man was remanded for 15 days after a hijacked car allegedly led to multiple crashes in Fuvahmulah, injuring a woman and an eight-year-old passenger; another serious crash left a nine-year-old in critical condition in Hulhumalé Phase II. Cancer Screening Drive: Pakistan and the Cancer Society of Maldives screened around 2,000 people in F. Nilandhoo as part of a Cancer Awareness & Screening Campaign marking 60 years of diplomatic ties. Disability Support: The Ministry of Health extended the Riveli Award application deadline to Sept 17, supporting people with disabilities through six award categories. Community Health: Royal Island Resort held an annual blood donation drive with Maldivian Blood Services to support the national blood supply. Nursing Pipeline: Tree Top Hospital opened applications for its September 2026 nursing scholarships, with 23 scholarships awarded since 2021. Wellness Tourism Trend: Mandara Spa and Chavana Spa rolled out new multi-day wellness programmes across Maldives resorts, moving beyond single treatments toward guided, personalised journeys.
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