AGP Executive Report

Health Insurance: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee is reviewing Aasandha and other state-funded health plans, aiming to improve fairness and control costs rather than simply scrap MPs’ special coverage. Health Education: Health Minister Geela Ali says stronger medical education and prevention are central to building a health system suited to future needs. Funadhoo Fire: All 20 people injured in Sunday’s petrol-shed blaze were discharged after treatment for smoke inhalation, minor burns and other injuries. Medical Training: Chinese maternal and child health experts are conducting training at Hulhumalé Hospital, continuing a bilateral programme launched in 2025. Food and Wellness: Gili Lankanfushi chef Hari has released a plant-based cookbook with more than 60 recipes focused on seasonal ingredients and nourishing meals.

Health Insurance Reform: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has begun a broad review of Aasandha and other state-funded health schemes after a petition challenged lawmakers’ special insurance. Members say changes should address the wider system, not MPs’ coverage alone. Health Workforce: Health Minister Geela Ali says medical education and prevention are central to a stronger health system—not just building hospitals. Emergency Care: All 20 people injured in Sunday’s Funadhoo petrol-shed fire were discharged after treatment for smoke inhalation, minor burns and other injuries. Medical Training: Chinese maternal and child health experts are providing training at Hulhumalé Hospital through a cooperation programme launched in 2025. Medicine Supply: Sri Lanka has donated essential medicines worth MVR 250,000 to the Maldives.

Funadhoo Fire: All 20 people treated after Sunday’s petrol-shed fire have been discharged; injuries included smoke inhalation, minor burns and panic attacks. The blaze damaged nearby homes and workshops, and police are investigating its cause. Building the Health Workforce: Health Minister Geela Ali said the future of Maldives’ health system depends on education and prevention, highlighting the growth of medical and nursing training and the Maldives National University’s School of Medicine. Medical Support: Sri Lanka donated essential medicines worth about MVR 250,000 to the Maldives. Chinese maternal and child health specialists have also been providing medical training at Hulhumalé Hospital as part of ongoing bilateral health cooperation.

Drug Enforcement: A 62-year-old man has been remanded until trial after 19 suspected drug pellets, weighing 427 grams, were found concealed in his body. Customs separately seized 6.75 kilograms of narcotics from air cargo. Funadhoo Fire: All 20 people treated for injuries after Sunday’s petrol-shed blaze have been discharged; patients included people with smoke inhalation and minor burns. Medicine Supply: Sri Lanka donated essential medicines worth more than MVR 250,000 to the Maldives following a request from Health Minister Geela Ali.

Funadhoo Fire: The petrol-shed blaze was extinguished after spreading to nine nearby buildings. All 20 people treated for smoke inhalation, minor burns, panic and other minor injuries have been discharged; one home was destroyed and residents were evacuated. Medicines: Sri Lanka donated essential medicines worth about MVR 250,000 to the Maldives following a request from Health Minister Geela Ali. Health Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting on pandemic preparedness, while Chinese maternal and child health specialists visited Addu. IGMH also marked Breast Cancer Month with a survivor story.

Essential Medicines: Sri Lanka donated medicines worth more than Rs. 5 million (about MVR 250,000) to the Maldives after a request from Health Minister Geela Ali. Regional Health Cooperation: During President Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, the two countries signed health-related agreements, including plans for cooperation in recruiting health professionals. Disease Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting on pandemic readiness, while Chinese maternal and child health specialists visited Addu. Dengue Watch: Health authorities reported the country’s 10th travel-related dengue case of 2026.

Medicines: Sri Lanka has donated essential medicines worth more than MVR 250,000 to the Maldives, following a request from Health Minister Geela Ali. Wellbeing: Grand Park Kodhipparu has launched “Remember the Quiet,” a three-to-four-night island programme built around rest, gentle movement, meditation and time in nature. Health Cooperation: During President Mohamed Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, the two countries signed agreements covering health cooperation and the recruitment of health professionals. Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting on pandemic preparedness, while Maldivian health officials also travelled to China for a study visit.

Medicine Supply: Sri Lanka has donated essential medicines worth more than Rs 5 million to the Maldives, responding to a request from the Health Ministry. Health Cooperation: During President Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, the countries signed agreements covering health cooperation, health-professional recruitment and food regulation. Pandemic Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting on pandemic preparedness earlier this week. Wellbeing: Grand Park Kodhipparu has introduced a slower-paced island experience designed to help guests rest and recharge.

Health Cooperation: President Mohamed Muizzu’s Pakistan visit concluded with 20 agreements, including health cooperation. Talks also covered Pakistani investment in Maldivian hospitals and exports of pharmaceuticals, but these are opportunities—not confirmed projects. Wellbeing: Grand Park Kodhipparu has launched a three-to-four-night island reset built around rest, gentle activities and unstructured time. Health Access: A petition to Parliament calls for extending MPs’ overseas medical insurance to all Maldivians. It has 22 signatures; the package covers treatment up to MVR 1.35 million a year, while the state pays MVR 24,000 per MP. Pandemic Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting on pandemic preparedness this week.

Medicines & Medical Cooperation: During President Mohamed Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, the two countries agreed to expand health cooperation, including regulatory collaboration and medical professional recruitment. First Lady Sajidha Mohamed stressed the need for reliable access to safe, quality-assured medicines, especially for dispersed island communities. Health Coverage: A petition to Parliament is calling for MPs’ overseas health insurance package to be extended to all Maldivians, raising questions about equitable access and the cost of care. Public Health Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting on pandemic preparedness, while Maldivian health officials visited China and Chinese maternal and child health specialists travelled to Addu. Road Safety: An ADK Hospital doctor urged bystanders at accident scenes to prioritise safe assistance over filming, warning that mishandling injured people can worsen their condition.

Safe Medicines: During President Mohamed Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, the countries agreed to expand health cooperation, including medicine regulation and recruitment of health professionals. First Lady Sajidha Mohamed stressed reliable access to quality medicines for the Maldives’ dispersed communities. Cancer Awareness: IGMH marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a survivor’s story highlighting the value of early detection and support through treatment. Emergency Care: Male’ City Council will review spending on patient transport twice a year; a local doctor also urged bystanders to focus on safe assistance rather than filming crash victims. Health Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting on pandemic readiness, while Chinese maternal and child health specialists visited Addu.

Medicines & Health Cooperation: During President Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed called reliable access to safe medicines a national priority. The two countries also agreed on health cooperation, including links between their medicines regulators and recruitment of health professionals. Breast Cancer Awareness: IGMH shared a survivor’s story, highlighting the emotional strain of treatment and the importance of early detection. Accident Response: An ADK Hospital doctor outlined safer ways to help at crash scenes, warning that filming or moving injured people carelessly can put them at further risk. Health Preparedness: Recent regional work includes a WHO pandemic-preparedness meeting in the Maldives and visits by Chinese maternal and child health specialists to Addu.

Health Cooperation: Maldives and Pakistan exchanged 20 agreements, including commitments on health cooperation, recruiting healthcare professionals and collaboration between their drug regulators. Pandemic Preparedness: The Maldives hosted a WHO regional meeting focused on preparing for future health emergencies. Maternal and Child Health: Chinese specialists visited Addu, while senior Maldivian health officials travelled to China for a study visit. Environmental Health: Save Maldives warned that cutting mature trees threatens community wellbeing, biodiversity and protection from extreme heat.

Health Diplomacy: President Mohamed Muizzu’s Pakistan visit is expected to include a Maldives–Pakistan health cooperation agreement, alongside talks on education and other sectors. Pandemic Preparedness: A WHO regional meeting in the Maldives is bringing public health officials together to review disease surveillance and plans for future outbreaks. Maternal and Child Health: Chinese specialists have shared expertise with clinicians in Addu, while a Maldivian health delegation is visiting Sichuan to explore cooperation in healthcare, training and medical manufacturing. Environment and Wellbeing: Save Maldives warns that cutting mature trees threatens island communities’ health and environmental resilience. Wellness: Six Mandara Spa destinations in the Maldives have been named among the world’s top 100 spas for 2026.

Maternal and Child Health: Chinese specialists held a two-day exchange with clinicians in Addu, focused on strengthening maternal, reproductive and paediatric care. Pandemic Preparedness: A WHO regional meeting in Malé is reviewing disease surveillance and plans for responding to future outbreaks. Health Cooperation: A Maldivian delegation visiting China is due to tour hospitals, medical schools and pharmaceutical facilities to explore training and healthcare partnerships. HIV Prevention: The Health Protection Agency has launched an initiative to assess HIV awareness, as concerns grow about meth use and HIV risks. Active Living: More than 5,500 people have registered for November’s Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race, now recognised as a World Athletics Ranking Competition.

Pandemic Preparedness: The Maldives is hosting a five-day WHO regional meeting, with 42 delegates reviewing ways to strengthen disease surveillance and prepare for future outbreaks. Maternal & Child Health: Chinese specialists are sharing expertise with Addu Equatorial Hospital and regional health staff to build capacity in maternal, reproductive and paediatric care. Health Partnerships: A Maldivian health delegation is visiting Sichuan to tour hospitals, medical schools and pharmaceutical facilities, while health cooperation is also on the agenda of President Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, which begins today. Medical Negligence: The High Court has again rejected, at the registration stage, a man’s appeal over an alleged uvula removal during surgery. He may file a fresh appeal.