Maldives first to achieve elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B

New Delhi: In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organisation has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis. This makes the...

Maldives First Country to Achieve ‘Triple Elimination’ of Congenital HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to eliminate the mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, according to a news release from the World Health Organization (WHO). This latest WHO validation...

Maldives is now the first nation in world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and syphilis. This makes the Maldives the first...

Maldives achieves global first in eliminating maternal transmission of three diseases

The Maldives has made global history by becoming the first country in the world to achieve the elimination of maternal transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, a milestone officially validated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The...

World News | Maldives Becomes 1st Country to Achieve Triple Elimination of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B: WHO

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 14 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis...

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

The Coca-Cola Company yesterday announced the appointment of Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With over 14 years of experience in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, Mario brings extensive regional and global...

World News in Brief: Record hunger in Haiti, repeated attacks in Sudan’s El Fasher condemned, Maldives medical milestone

The alert follows the release of the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis which reveals that a record number of people in the Caribbean country are experiencing acute levels of hunger. “Half of Haiti is going...

President: No other interest except to produce results

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said on Monday that his government has no other interest except to deliver results. During his tour of Shaviyani atoll, the President visited Goidhoo and met with residents. Speaking at a public meeting held on the...

Government to fund tourism language training

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labor and Skills Development signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday with Maldives National University (MNU), and Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) to train Maldivians in foreign language...

President: No concern over USD 500M sukuk

Maldives has no concerns about paying its USD 500 million (MVR 7.6 billion) sukuk due in April next year, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said on Monday evening. During his tour of Shaviyani Atoll, the President visited Bilehfahi and met with...

Maldives becomes 1st country to achieve triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B: WHO

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 14 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis...

Maldives world's 1st country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B

New Delhi, October 13 (IANS): In a landmark public health achievement, Maldives has become the first country in the world to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis, the World Health...

Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2025 panel urges policy stability, investor confidence in tourism

At the General Managers (GM) Forum 2025 organised by Hotelier Maldives at Kurumba Maldives on Monday, a panel discussion titled “Aligning Investor Appetite with the Maldives’ Long-Term Tourism Strategy” examined challenges in the tourism sector,...

US Updates Travel Advisory For Maldives: ‘Terrorist Groups May Attack’

The U.S. State Department has issued a revised Level 2 travel advisory for the Republic of the Maldives. The department warns American citizens to exercise increased caution due to potential terrorist threats in the popular tourist destination....

Maldives sets global health benchmark

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination” of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. In a press release issued on Sunday,...

Maldives Becomes First Country To Achieve ‘triple Elimination’ Of Mother-to-child Transmission Of HIV, Syphilis And Hepatitis B

In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and...

President departs on a four-day tour of Shaviyani Atoll

President departing for a tour of several islands/Photo: President's Office President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has begun a four-day visit to the inhabited islands of North Miladhunmadulu Atoll. During the trip, the President will meet with Island...

Maldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B

In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and...

Universal Resorts transforms into VERSA, unveiling NIVA as cornerstone of international growth strategy

Universal Enterprises, parent company of Universal Resorts, which pioneered Maldivian hospitality over 50 years ago, on Monday announced the rebranding of its hotel management arm to VERSA Hospitality and simultaneously launched its new...

Fayyaz slams ACC summons as politically motivated, procedurally flawed

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has sharply criticized the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) following his appearance at the commission on Monday, describing the summons as politically driven and...