Health Protection Agency

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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has urged individuals who are uncertain of their vaccination status regarding the two doses of the measles vaccine to visit designated vaccination centers to complete their immunization.

17 cases of measles reported last week, bringing total number of cases recorded so far this year to 243

Vaccination following measles exposure.

Delays in measles test results: HPA attributes issue to late arrival of samples at the lab

A group of pilgrims who traveled to perform the Umrah pilgrimage under the care of the Maldives Hajj Corporation.

Authorities urge returning Umrah pilgrims to take precautionary health measures

Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccines are being administered to adults under the age of 49 at a vaccination center in the Maldives.

Maldives measles cases rise to 186: 20 cases reported last week alone

Measles Vaccine.

Measles cases in the Maldives exceed 160: 22 cases reported last week alone

The young man passed away while undergoing treatment at Hulhumalé Hospital.

24-year-old passes away after contracting measles

Addu Equatorial Hospital.

AEH begins administering MR vaccine

According to the health ministry, there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of communicable diseases

Spike in diarrhea and vomiting cases hits GMR

Passengers at Velana International Airport

HPA urges caution from travelers as Chikungunya spreads in neighboring countries

The Ministry of Health has opened an application window for licenses to sell tobacco products

Applications open for tobacco business licenses

People on the streets of the capital city during Ramadan (file photo)

Surge in common cold, influenza, and diarrhea cases reported in November

An individual affected by chickenpox, showcasing the telltale red spots of this highly contagious viral infection

HPA urges caution as chickenpox spreads rapidly

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal Disease: contact tracing underway, medication provided

Illustration of meningitis bacteria.

Maldives confirms first case of Meningococcal

An Aedes mosquito which spreads Chikungunya

59 cases of Chikungunya reported in GMR in April alone

A mosquito

Chikungunya cases surge, HPA urges caution

A vaccine dose being administered

Vaccination timings during Ramadan, revised in capital region

Indira Gandi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)

HPA urges caution over surge in common cold cases

The cases were detected in Ga. Villingili

Five pertussis cases detected in GA. Villingili so far: HPA

Ga. Villingili

One more case of whooping cough detected in GA. Villingili

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