Maldives becomes the first country to achieve 'triple elimination' of mother─to─child transmission of HIV, syphilis & 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...

"Nation-building is empowering citizens with intellect & skills"

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed/Photo: President's Office First Lady Sajidha Mohamed stated that nation-building is founded upon empowering citizens with the intellect and skills required to safeguard their own well-being. She made the statement in her...

Beyon Cyber’s Abubakar Latif at GM Forum 2025: Building digital trust in Maldives’ hospitality future

At the 2025 Hotelier Maldives General Managers (GM) Forum, Abubakar Latif, Chief Technology Officer at Beyon Cyber and Board Member of DTS Solutions UAE, delivered a compelling reminder that the future of hospitality depends not only on innovation...

Finance Minister Calls for Harnessing Innovation to Tackle Global Economic Challenges

SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, emphasized that many countries around the world are grappling with structural economic challenges that...

Maldives becomes first country to achieve triple elimination of mother-to-child diseases

Daijiworld Media Network – Male Male, Oct 14: In a landmark global health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, adding to its earlier...

Maldives becomes first country to achieve elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B while maintaining its earlier validation for HIV and syphilis, a historic milestone announced by the World Health Organization (WHO)....

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Nazil says Government’s lies to win power are being exposed

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Parliamentary Group Leader and Hithadhoo South MP Ibrahim Nazil has said that the lies made by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s government to gain power are now being revealed to the public. Nazil made the remarks...

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...

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...

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...

Virgin Atlantic Begins Operations from VIA’s New Terminal 1

Virgin Atlantic has officially commenced operations from the newly opened Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking another milestone in the expansion of the Maldives’ main international gateway. A special ceremony was held today...

Former President Yameen commends milestone as first locally trained doctors enter service

Former President Abdulla Yameen has congratulated the first batch of doctors trained at the Maldives National University (MNU) School of Medicine, commending the milestone as a testament to efforts initiated during his administration to build...

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...

Reviving Regional Unity through SAARC Heritage Forum: South Asia's Shared Heritage

South Asia, home to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, boasts a rich cultural and spiritual landscape. The region is adorned with ancient Buddhist monasteries, stupas, Hindu temples, Mughal forts, and...

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...