Blood Safety Upgrade: Maldives introduces nucleic acid testing (NAT) for donated blood, aiming to detect HIV and hepatitis B/C earlier and cut the “window period,” strengthening transfusion safety nationwide. Mosquito-Borne Alert: Hong Kong health officials report rising dengue risk linked to summer heat and rainfall; one imported dengue case involved travel to the Maldives during the incubation period, with residents urged to prevent mosquito bites and breeding. Youth & Mental Wellbeing: President Dr. Muizzu says youth empowerment stays central, with plans spanning education, jobs, entrepreneurship, sports infrastructure, and broader mental health support for young people. Women’s Wellness Retreat: Six Senses Kanuhura launches “The Yin Way” retreat (Oct 1–4) focused on women’s wellbeing across life stages, using rest and cyclical “yin” principles alongside integrative health guidance. World Wellness Weekend in Maldives: 47 venues across the Maldives will host free wellness activities (Sept 18–20), including zumba, touch therapy, herbal oil blending, and beach clean-ups. Coral Restoration & Learning: Villa Nautica and diveOceanus begin a citizen science coral restoration programme with Finland International School, tracking coral growth over time. Safety & Accountability: Parents of a British teen who died after a boat propeller incident during a Maldives school trip file a lawsuit, seeking accountability and prevention for future trips.