AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTobacco-Free Sports Push: Maldives Cabinet moves to strengthen tobacco and nicotine awareness and targets selecting only tobacco-free athletes for national teams, with the generational smoking ban routed through schools and community focal points on every inhabited island. Cancer Safety Upgrade: Maldives’ first dedicated cancer treatment waste storage facility is planned for Addu under an MoU, aiming to safely handle cytotoxic chemotherapy waste and end long-standing disposal challenges. Public Health Alerts: Health Protection Agency reports measles cases rising to 226 after 10 new Greater Malé infections; authorities urge prompt care, masking in facilities, and isolation for suspected cases. Mosquito-Control Reminder: Hawaiʻi DOH confirms another travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu; officials stress removing standing water, especially with rain risk. Drug Rehab Tech Partnership: National Drug Agency signs an MoU with Yunnan University to explore AI for addiction treatment and mental health support, citing 10,000+ people affected and gaps in post-treatment reintegration. Community Food Safety: A school canteen in GA. Atoll Education Center (Vilingili) is temporarily closed after rats were seen on food display. Wellness Recognition: Mandara Spa Maldives earns Wellness HERO status across all 10 participating locations during World Wellness Weekend. Healthy Movement: Dhiraagu Malé Open 2026 race kits are available now for the Aug 21–22 open water swim at Rasfannu, with a new 500m team relay.
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