AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMeasles Alert: The Health Protection Agency confirmed 22 measles cases in Greater Malé, with two more detected this week, and launched a public vaccination drive targeting frontline healthcare workers and children under 18 who missed doses, with further phases planned for under-30 and under-49 groups. Emergency Readiness: Maldives plans a “drone-first emergency response” system next year, sending unmanned aircraft to incident scenes to stream live video to command centres and speed up decisions in an archipelago where travel delays can be critical. Cancer Services Focus: Health Minister says Maldives aims to begin core cancer services by 2028, signalling a shift toward earlier, structured care. Tobacco Policy Shift: Parliament backed reduced import duties for cigarettes and other tobacco, while keeping exemptions for smoking-cessation products like nicotine gum and patches. Wellness & Community: Nova Maldives marks Women’s Dive Day (17–19 July 2026) with guided dives and talks led by Maldivian PADI Course Director Zoona Naseem, aiming to close the gender gap in diving. Clean Energy Push: Flow batteries and solar-diesel hybrid microgrids are being selected for Maldives deployments to cut diesel use and improve power reliability. Family Travel Recognition: Sun Siyam Iru Fushi was ranked No. 2 in Maldives for Best Family Resorts by Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific.
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