World Wellness Weekend (resort health): Hideaway Beach Resort wrapped its Maldives Hideaway Resort Run 2026 with 68 runners combining 10K/5K races, yoga, sound healing, PT/physio sessions and mindful recovery. Disability rights (policy): Maldives cabinet approved ratifying the CRPD Optional Protocol, adding a UN complaints and inquiry route for disability rights. Neonatal care (health systems): First Lady Sajidha urged more investment in training for healthcare professionals to strengthen neonatal care, while Health Minister Geela Ali stressed specialized follow-up and access beyond Malé. Vaping crackdown (public health): Police seized 156 vape cartridges and nano sticks plus over MVR 6,000 cash in Hulhumalé Phase II, tied to illegal trade and suspected money laundering. Well-living tourism (wellness travel): The Nautilus Maldives debuted in The MICHELIN Guide with Two MICHELIN Keys; JOALI BEING advanced to Three MICHELIN Keys; Four Seasons opened ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island with banana-leaf heliotherapy. Local jobs & wellness-linked development (economy): Eagle Hills signed commercial terms for the Maldives Waterfront and Marina in Ras Malé, aiming to support local employment and add wellness, healthcare and education facilities.