Public Health Progress: The Maldives is the only WHO South-East Asia country to meet a UN target for cutting premature deaths from non-communicable diseases early, with a digital primary care model and stronger prevention efforts highlighted. Food Safety & Babies: India has taken legal action against Nestlé baby formula after regulators found a sample “substandard” on biotin levels, and also filed cases over infant nutrition marketing claims—an issue closely watched in the Maldives where these products are widely used. Wellness in Resorts: Four Seasons launched Urja Naturopathy Island at Kuda Huraa, offering naturopathic pathways plus therapies like heliotherapy, sound healing and micronutrient scans. Mental Wellness for Travellers: Nova Maldives brings back Solo Traveller Month with practitioner-led workshops on journaling, emotional wellbeing and “ritual of release.” Coral Reef Research: University of Washington researchers are in the Maldives studying how reef fish coordinate threat responses, using live footage from Magoodhoo. Tourism Partnerships: Visit Maldives strengthened GCC ties at ATM 2026, signing MoUs with Emirates and Qatar Airways. Local Health & Safety: A person was rescued and taken to IGMH after being struck among tetrapods near the Malé Skate Park. Finance & Daily Life: Bank of Maldives expects dollar transfer delays to ease by end of next week as it manages higher foreign currency demand. Debt Update: The Maldives fully repaid India’s $150m SBI Treasury bill facility, while India covered about $45m in interest over five years. Environment: Over 1.83 million trees have been planted under the Five Million Trees Programme so far, with a push toward 1 million trees this year.