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NewsCustoms seizes 8.5 million smuggled cigarettes
Maldives Customs seized over 8.5 million smuggled cigarettes discovered in a sea freight shipment falsely declared as general cargo. The operation followed intelligence reports of illicit goods. This major seizure occurs amid recent government duty adjustments aimed at curbing the black market and the circulation of counterfeit tobacco.
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.
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Total measles cases reach 216
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HPA reports 13 new measles cases last week
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Fact Check: Are All Cigarette Alternatives Actually Riskier?
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HPA reports 23 new measles cases, total infections rise to 144
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Street markets and carnivals continue despite measles cases
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Cancer remains leading cause for overseas medical referrals
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Measles cases surge to 121
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Tobacco prices begin to drop after import duty cuts
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Measles cases climb to 72
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Majlis approves bill slashing cigarette prices by 50 percent
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44 people tested positive for measles last week
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HPA data shows 22 measles cases, over 500 contacts
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Govt Follows WHO on Cigarette Tax - What Do ex-WHO Officials say
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Geela evades questions on decision to cut cigarette prices
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Proposed amendments to cut cigarette prices in half
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Measles cases climb to 20, majority infected are Maldivians
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Measles cases rise to 15, four new cases last week
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