AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI for Mental Health & Rehab: The Maldives National Drug Agency is partnering with China’s Yunnan University to explore AI-assisted mental health assessments and support for drug rehabilitation, aiming to make care more accessible beyond the capital and reduce barriers for people who may avoid openly discussing issues. Cancer Waste Safety in Addu: Addu Equatorial Hospital, WAMCO and the Environment Ministry have agreed to build the Maldives’ first dedicated cytotoxic waste storage facility for chemotherapy waste, with treatment and sealed containment to cut health and environmental risks. Portable Ultrasound Access: STO has introduced GE HealthCare’s Vscan portable ultrasound system to expand diagnostic scanning on smaller islands, including sharing images for follow-up care. Tobacco Cessation Push: Health Minister Geela Ali says tobacco control decisions are guided by research and consultation, with a five-year national campaign, free cessation services across islands, and plans for a generational smoking ban. Public Health Watch: Measles cases in the Maldives have risen to 226 after 10 new infections, while WHO warns measles outbreaks are set to surge globally in 2026. Wellness-Linked Travel: Visit Maldives backs FHAM 2026 (7–9 Sept) to strengthen hospitality and wellness-focused industry services, and Mandara Spa Maldives earns Wellness HERO status across participating locations.
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