AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours ago| Health Policy & Access: Bangladesh says it may back the Maldives candidate for the WHO South-East Asia regional chief election after Saima Wazed’s resignation, calling for stricter, merit-based appointments. Public Health Updates: WHO certified Timor-Leste as trachoma-free, meaning the whole WHO-defined Southeast Asia region is now free of trachoma as a public health problem. Local Health System: President Muizzu appointed Mohamed Tholal as Principal Secretary for Tertiary Health Services and Ahmed Habeeb as Principal Secretary for Policy and Manifesto. Maldives Health & Safety: A 25-year-old construction worker fell about 25 feet at R. Fuggiri and is being treated at Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital; police are investigating. Wellness Tourism: ELE | NA named all nine Maldives sanctuaries “Wellness Champions” for World Wellness Weekend, with 47 wellness activities planned across the islands. Travel & Connectivity for Care: Maldivian launched daily flights to Kudahuvadhoo (from 17 Sept) to improve access for education, healthcare and jobs. Reef & Youth Education: Cinnamon Dhonveli hosted Huraa School students for a marine biodiversity visit tied to its Reef Cube Project. Digital Spending & Essential Services: Bank of Maldives introduced daily caps and a 7am reset for overseas e-commerce card use, while keeping separate support for health and education payments. |
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