AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMeasles Alert in Greater Malé: The Health Protection Agency confirmed 22 measles cases this year and launched a public vaccination drive, starting with frontline healthcare workers and children under 18, with further phases planned for under-30 and under-49 groups. Drone-First Emergency Response: Maldives plans a “Drone as First Responder” system next year to send drones to incidents immediately and stream live video to police command centres, speeding up help across the archipelago. Tobacco Tax Shift: Parliament backed reduced import duties for cigarettes and other tobacco, while keeping exemptions for smoking-cessation products like nicotine gum and patches. Clean Water Gap: A global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach—useful context for Maldives health and prevention planning. Wellness & Community Diving: Nova Maldives marks Women’s Dive Day (17–19 July 2026) with guided dives and talks led by Maldivian PADI Course Director Zoona Naseem and marine biologist Jenna Lehocki. Sustainable Power Push: Flow batteries and solar-diesel hybrid microgrids are being rolled out to cut diesel use and improve reliability on Maldives islands.
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