AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours ago| Anti-bullying push: President Dr. Muizzu says Maldives is drafting new legislation to make bullying a criminal offence, with clear reporting rules, school anti-bullying education, and stronger mental health support (including Aasandha coverage and helpline upgrades). Blood safety upgrade: Maldives introduces nucleic acid testing (NAT) to detect HIV and hepatitis B/C earlier in donated blood, cutting the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections. Transplant law: Maldives enacts its first Human Organ Transplant Act, banning organ donations by prisoners and setting oversight bodies plus penalties for illegal transplants. Mosquito-borne disease alert: Hong Kong health officials report dengue and chikungunya prevention reminders, noting a dengue case linked to travel to Maldives during the incubation period. World Wellness Weekend: Maldives will mark World Wellness Weekend (18–20 Sept 2026) with free activities across 47 venues, including ELE | NA and Mandara Spa programmes. Coral restoration: Villa Nautica and diveOceanus launch a citizen science coral restoration phase with Finland International School, tracking coral growth over months. Youth wellbeing: Government highlights youth empowerment plus mental wellbeing measures and sports infrastructure, aiming for healthier communities by 2028. |
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