AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStroke Risk: IGMH admitted more than 500 stroke patients last year, and one in five was under 45. Doctors cite high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol as key risks, and urge prompt care for warning signs such as facial drooping, weakness or speech problems. Heat and Workers’ Health: ILO studies warn that heat stress could cut working time in the Maldives by the equivalent of 2,400 full-time jobs and reduce annual GDP by about US$575.5 million by 2040, even under a low-emissions pathway. Services and construction are expected to face the greatest impact. Cancer Care: A new oncology diagnostic centre planned for Hulhumalé Hospital aims to bring early diagnosis and specialised treatment closer to home, reducing the need for overseas care. Hospital Services: The government plans to consolidate tertiary hospitals under a new national group, saying the change is intended to improve coordination, share specialist expertise and reduce costs.
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