Disability Rights Overhaul: Maldives has started rewriting its disability rights law for the first time in 15+ years, aiming to close gaps in education, healthcare, employment and support, with clearer duties for government agencies and stronger economic inclusion. Health Workforce Reality Check: In Parliament, Health Minister Geela Ali said 60% of doctors in Maldives are foreign nationals, while the government pushes to grow the local workforce via training. Health Spending Scrutiny: The same session heard that over MVR 60M was wasted on 16 stalled health-facility projects from the previous administration, with contracts set to be terminated and re-awarded. MPs’ Insurance Meeting Kept Secret: A committee meeting with Allied Insurance over MPs’ medical coverage was moved behind closed doors after claims of inaccurate media reporting. Wellness at Home: Revive Fitness becomes official fitness partner of SSTV’s “Saigadi,” bringing guided training-style sessions to viewers’ homes. Community Health & Sports: Maldives held its first corporate relay race (BML WeRun) to promote healthier lifestyles and team spirit. Prevention in Agriculture: Maldives opened a parasitoid-rearing center at Hanimaadhoo to protect coconut palms using biological pest control. Youth Climate Action: Maldivian youth paddled kayaks to protest mangrove-damaging reclamation and joined beach cleanups, linking cleaner coasts to public health. Human Trafficking Support: Government plans a permanent Malé facility for trafficking victims, bundling medical care, counselling, legal help and safe accommodation. Reef Protection Story: The #FishForTomorrow campaign helped drive a 2020 ban on parrotfish catch, and conservation groups are now expanding reef protection efforts.