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NewsAir pollution poses health risks in northern regions
Hazardous air pollution and haze in the northern Maldives are posing severe health risks, particularly for those with heart and lung conditions. The Health Protection Agency has advised residents in affected atolls to limit outdoor activities and take precautions, while air quality in the southern islands remains at acceptable levels.
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.
