Public Health: The HPA issued an advisory for Maldivians returning from Umrah, warning that flu and other viral illnesses often spike during peak return periods; anyone with cough, shortness of breath or chest pain within 14 days should seek care and share travel history, and the HPA urged people not to self-start antibiotics. Health & Justice: A medical negligence case alleging removal of a man’s uvula during tonsil surgery has been submitted to the High Court after dismissal at Civil Court, with the claim seeking large compensation. Maritime Safety: Police say a hit-and-run speedboat involved in a crash near Izzuddin Jetty (July 9) is still missing; five injured people were treated at IGMH. Mosquito-Borne Alerts: The CDC updated dengue travel notices, with the Maldives listed among destinations where dengue risk is year-round. Digital Health-Adjacent Wellness: Baros Maldives launched “Baros Pause,” a weekly complimentary wellness programme starting 20 August, featuring mindful practices like meditation, breathwork and yoga. Payments & Access: Maldives Monetary Authority launched the Favara–UPI cross-border payment corridor with Bank of Maldives and Maldives Islamic Bank, enabling real-time transfers to India. Climate & Work: A World Bank report says extreme heat is already costing South Asia the equivalent of ~31 million full-time jobs annually and could cut the region’s economy by nearly 7% by 2050.