Maldives Food and Drug Authority

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Dispensing medication at a pharmacy.

MFDA issues fresh warning after blacklisting 21 products, including weight-loss supplements and medications marketed for sexual dysfunction

Methylphenidate.

While MDP MP Ibrahim was actively working on a proposal to address shortage of ADHD medication, Muizzu abruptly issues decree to resolve the issue

Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudoo), Member of Parliament for the North Galolhu constituency.

Parliamentary summons requested for pharmaceutical company and FDA amid worsening ADHD medication shortage

Medicine boxes displayed on a pharmacy shelf. The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) requires prior authorization for the importation of pharmaceuticals into the country. | Getty Images

Authorities issue fresh warning that legal action will be taken against those who import unauthorized medications for weight loss, skincare, and sexual enhancement

Immigration officers inspect an illegal kitchen facility during a raid. | Maldives Immigration

Food production facility ordered to suspend operations over hygiene violations

Coconut water being sold in single-use plastic bottles. | Social Media

Authorities advise against reuse of plastic bottles for packaging and selling food and beverages

"Baby Bio" used for feeding infants | whynotorganic.com

Authorities advise against the use of a specific infant formula brand following the discovery of toxic substances

A man purchases medications at a local pharmacy

MFDA warns public: unlicensed pharmacies and illegal medicine sales under scrutiny