AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCounterfeit Cancer Medicines: MFDA warned of a fake Opdivo (nivolumab) batch (8081399) being imported and sold in the Maldives, urging pharmacies and buyers to verify batch numbers and stop use immediately. Public Health Alert: HPA confirmed 17 more measles cases in Greater Malé this week, bringing the year’s total to 216, with 14,701 people vaccinated so far as outreach continues. Healthcare Access Funding: ADB increased support for universal health care, including a $50m emergency energy/fuel assistance loan for the Maldives to protect electricity, water, and health logistics amid rising costs. Tobacco Enforcement: Male’ City Council unanimously moved to enforce the public smoking ban, citing health risks for children and families in parks. Human Rights Probe: HRCM launched an investigation into a newborn custody case alleging an infant was taken into state care without the mother’s consent. Medical Workforce in Atolls: DG Health Services Dr Ahmed Ashraf said more local doctors are needed outside Malé, but specialists often prefer the capital, making consistent atoll services hard. Medicine Supply Chain: StatePharma signed a distribution agreement with HPL to strengthen access to quality medicines and improve the national supply chain. Well-Being in Resorts: W Maldives announced a neuroscience-led mental well-being residency with Anne-Sophie Fluri (Sep 14–20, 2026), adding a science-backed wellness angle for visitors.
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