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2 July 2023

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital Maldives recognized as a National Influenza Centre (NIC) by World Health Organization

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) Maldives has received recognition by WHO as a National Influenza Centre and subsequently a member of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance an ...

13 June 2023

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WHO facilitates experiential learning to establish National Coordinated Blood Transfusion Service in the Maldives

WHO supported the participation of four members representing National Blood Council Maldives in a study tour on national blood transfusion services in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The study ...

8 March 2023

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Aroosha: a Trailblazing Woman in Tech (International Women's Day 2023)

Working in the Information Technology Industry of the Maldives since 2010, Aroosha Abdul Sattar (Aru) can be described in many words but can be summarized as a truly resilient woma ...

15 February 2023

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WHO collaborates with Ministry of Health to develop and launch the ‘National Cancer Control Plan of Maldives 2022–2026’ to reduce the growing burden of Cancer in Maldives