AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTobacco Control Push: Maldives Health Minister Geela Ali says tobacco decisions are research-led, with a generational ban, free cessation services across islands, and a new five-year national campaign after earlier cigarette price moves boosted illicit trade. Cancer Safety Upgrade: Maldives’ first dedicated cancer treatment waste storage facility is planned for Addu under an MoU, to safely handle cytotoxic chemotherapy waste and end disposal challenges at Addu Equatorial Hospital. Drug Rehab Tech Partnership: The National Drug Agency signed an MoU with Yunnan University to bring AI into drug rehabilitation and mental health support, aiming to strengthen treatment and post-treatment reintegration for over 10,000 people affected. Measles Alert: Health Protection Agency reports measles cases rising to 226 after 10 new Greater Malé infections; 15,552 people vaccinated so far, with calls for prompt care and isolation. HPA Tobacco Funding: HPA launched a MVR 3 million annual fund from the Public Health Fund to support civil society tobacco-awareness and quit programmes. Food Safety at School: A canteen at GA. Atoll Education Center in Vilingili was temporarily closed after rats were seen on food display. Public Health Reminder (Regional): Hawaiʻi reported another travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and urged residents to remove standing water, especially with rain expected.
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