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NewsDiscussions to install smoking kiosks in Male' streets
The Health Protection Agency and Male' City Council are discussing the installation of street smoking kiosks to curb secondhand smoke exposure. This initiative, stalled since 2005, aims to support a tobacco-free society. The move seeks to better enforce the Tobacco Control Act, which prohibits smoking in public areas.
NewsHPA reports 17 measles cases in Male' region last week
The Maldives is facing a measles resurgence with 243 cases recorded this year, including 17 new cases in the Male' region last week. In response, health authorities have vaccinated over 16,000 people and are urging the public to complete the two-dose regimen. Isolation and mask-wearing are advised for those showing symptoms.
