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Maldives requests assistance in disease eradication

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3 months ago

29/01/2024

The Maldives has requested technical assistance and cooperation from countries to eradicate TB and other diseases. The request was made by Minister of Health Dr. Abdulla Khaleel at the 154th Executive Board Meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Minister Khaleel is a member of the Executive Board representing the Southeast Asian region. The meeting is the highest-level international decision-making governance meeting attended by health professionals from 34 Member States.

This meeting was held from January 22-27 in Geneva, Switzerland. The six-day meeting included participation of the member and non-member states of the Executive Board. Maldives will continue to represent the Southeast Asian region on the Executive Board for a period of three years, from May 2022.

During the meeting, the board deliberated on the decisions taken at the 76th World Health Assembly, the reports of the Program, Budget and Administrative Committee meeting, and the agenda to be discussed at this year’s 77th World Health Assembly. The board will also discuss on the preparedness, prevention and response of health emergencies, universal health coverage and prevention of TB, and discuss on reducing the impact of climate change on health, and important decisions will be taken in this regard. At this year’s executive board meeting, regional director for eastern Mediterranean, Western Pacific and Southeast Asia region was appointed for the next five years.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the Maldivian delegation met with high level officials from other countries to discuss bilateral collaborations on strengthening the health workforce and other collaborative areas. In addition, a delegation of the Ministry of Health represented the Maldives at the 39th Programme, Budget and Administrative Committee (PBAC) meeting of the World Health Organization Executive Board, held in Geneva, Switzerland from January 16-19.

The meeting, attended by health professionals from 13 countries, took important decisions through discussions among countries on program budget, sustainable financing, draft 14th General Programme of Work and human resource development. The Maldives will continue to represent the South East Asian region on the Programme, Budget and Administrative Committee for a period of two years from May 2022.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Minister confirms redeployment of all Indian militants

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47 mins ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has disclosed that the 76 Indian militants stationed in the Maldives have been successfully redeployed. The redeployment of foreign troops from the nation is a commitment of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

The withdrawal of the Indian military troops stationed by May 10 in the Maldives, as per the pledge of President Dr. Muizzu, were officially announced today at a press conference held at the President’s Office. The troops were redeployed in batches, with the first batch redeployed in March. This was followed by the withdrawal of the second batch of militants in April and the last batch on May 10.

Details on the withdrawal of the foreign troops are as follows: In March, a total of 26 soldiers who were stationed in Gan, Addu City were redeployed, with 12 militants redeployed on March 7 and 14 militants on March 9. Meanwhile, 25 military personnel in Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll withdrew, with 13 soldiers redeployed on April 7 and 12 on May 9. The troops stationed in Kadhdhoo, Laamu Atoll were redeployed with 12 personnel withdrawing the platforms on May 7 and 13 by May 9.

Speaking at the press conference, Minister Ghassan revealed that the foreign soldiers working at Senahiya Military Hospital are doctors, and there were no plans to redeploy them. The minister assured that these soldiers were not partaking in any military roles.

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Foreign Minister prioritises talks with India to expedite projects

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53 mins ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer has affirmed that significant strides have been made in expediting projects initiated in the Maldives with financial assistance from the Indian Government.

Following his official visit to India at the invitation of Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Minister Zameer said that a spectrum of initiatives across the nation has been kickstarted through loans and grants from the Government of India during the previous administration. He emphasised the current government’s commitment to prioritising the resumption and completion of these projects. He also underscored his dedication to this endeavor during his recent visit to India.

Additionally, Minister Zameer disclosed that both ministers engaged in bilateral discussions on May 9 to address pivotal matters aimed at expediting the projects. He underscored the discussions with Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on the operational dynamics of the committees entrusted with executing these projects.

During the official discussions between the two nations, Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated the significance of India’s ongoing projects in the Maldives.

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Redeployment of Indian troops, attributed to critical thinking of President

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1 hour ago

11/05/2024

Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon has revealed that all the Indian military troops, previously stationed in Maldivian platforms were effectively redeployed due to the strategic decision-making skills and critical thinking of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The remarks were made by the minister during a press conference held to officially announce the redeployment of all Indian militants.

Addressing the media, Minister Ghassan disclosed that a total of 76 military personnel were stationed across three platforms in the Maldives. The three platforms include Hanimaadhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Gan in Addu City and Kadhdhoo in Laamu Atoll. The minister further confirmed the successful withdrawal of all foreign troops in the country by the deadline set by the government, which was May 10.

Minister Ghassan stated that the successful redeployment of troops through series of discussions in a small period of time, were attributed to the critical and strategic thinking of President Dr. Muizzu.

Source(s): PsmNews