AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMental Health: First Lady Sajidha Mohamed called for equal access to mental-health care nationwide, saying no one should miss out because of where they live. She highlighted the national helpline and a 2025–29 plan focused on early support, reducing stigma and integrating care into primary healthcare. Sports Health: The Maldives’ new Anti-Doping Code takes effect on 1 January 2027, requiring athletes to know the rules, provide samples when requested and take responsibility for medicines and substances they use. Safety: Five people were injured when a gas cylinder exploded at a Hulhumalé café; four were taken to hospital. Stroke Risk: IGMH treated more than 500 stroke patients last year, with one in five under 45. Doctors cited high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol as risks and urged prompt care for symptoms. Heat and Health: An ILO study projects heat stress could cost the Maldives the equivalent of 2,400 full-time jobs and US$575.5 million in annual GDP by 2040, with services and construction among the sectors most affected.
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