AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoForensic Care Upgrade: Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has been allocated land in Hulhumale’ to set up a dedicated forensic medical unit, aiming to bring postmortems in-house for court-ordered cases and suspected abuse—after the Maldives has relied on overseas services. Public Health Advisory: The Health Protection Agency (HPA) urged people returning from Umrah to watch for flu and viral symptoms, seek care quickly if cough/shortness of breath/chest pain appear within 14 days, and avoid self-starting antibiotics. Health System Access: A medical negligence case over alleged uvula removal during tonsil surgery has been submitted to the High Court after a civil court dismissal. Water & Sanitation Delivery: Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib told Parliament that stalled Fenaka projects were linked to issues from the previous administration, with the B. Kihaadhoo water/sanitation work now underway and targeted for completion by end-October next year. Wellness in Resorts: Niva Kuramathi Maldives announced a festive holistic wellness programme, while Baros Maldives launched a weekly wellness initiative. Maldives Health Leadership: HPA moved its headquarters to Hulhumale’ (Manhattan Grand Hotel), with services starting from the hotel’s second floor. Malaria Milestone: WHO certified Timor-Leste malaria-free, joining Maldives and Sri Lanka among countries that have eliminated the disease. Injury & Safety: Police say a speedboat collision near Izzuddin Jetty left five injured at IGMH, while the other vessel that fled remains missing.
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