AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTobacco Control Push: Health Minister Geela Ali says Maldives’ tobacco cessation and generational ban plans are being shaped through stakeholder consultation and technical research, with a five-year national campaign and expanded free quitting support rolling out island-wide. Cancer Safety Upgrade: Addu City is set to get the Maldives’ first cytotoxic waste management facility for chemotherapy waste, with treatment and sealed storage planned after an agreement among the Environment Ministry, Addu Equatorial Hospital and WAMCO. Diagnostics Access: STO has introduced GE HealthCare’s portable Vscan ultrasound system to bring scanning closer to patients, including on smaller islands, supported by trained local biomedical engineers. Measles Watch: Health Protection Agency reports measles cases rising to 226 after 10 new Greater Malé infections; vaccination is ongoing and officials urge prompt care and isolation for suspected cases. Drug Rehab Tech: The National Drug Agency signed an MoU with Yunnan University to explore AI for addiction treatment and mental health support, citing capacity and reintegration challenges. Health Training Links: China’s ambassador met Maldivian participants in a Sichuan medical training programme, with plans for more local medical professional training exchanges.
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