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13 October 2025

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

The Republic of Maldives has made history as the first country in the world to achieve the triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatiti ...

22 June 2025

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Strengthening Points of Entry (PoE) and Urban Preparedness capacity for a resilient Maldives

WHO in collaboration with Health Protection Maldives held a three-day workshop focusing on enhancing the country's Points of Entry (PoE) capacity and Urban Preparedness capacity to ...

19 June 2025

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Enhancing Health Emergency response through Civil-Military collaboration in Maldives

The ‘Civil-Military Workshop on Health Emergency Preparedness’, held from 18-19 June 2025, marked a significant step in strengthening the Maldives' health response capacity. Organi ...

28 May 2025

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WHO Director-General confers World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu

World Health Organization honored President Dr Mohamed Muizzu with the World No-Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award, acknowledging his exemplary leadership and steadfast commitme ...