The government-run IGMH launched an inquiry into the death of an eight-month-old baby after the family alleged negligence. The infant died seven days after he was hospitalised with symptoms of coughing and vomiting. Despite claims to the contrary, a team of doctors that included paediatricians visited daily for monitoring, carried out all necessary tests and adjusted treatment daily, IGMH said, suggesting that infections or complications could suddenly worsen with infants. Transfer to the intensive care unit is based on recommendation and subject to the availability of beds, it noted. But according to the family, only medical officers and junior doctors attended for days until his condition severely deteriorated. When a specialist finally came, he detected liver failure and advised medical transfer overseas. But arrangements were only completed after the infant passed away due to weekend delays with referrals and passport issuance.
President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed departed on a state visit to Singapore. He is due to attend a business forum and "engage in discussions to expand the existing levels of cooperation in myriad areas including trade, urban planning, capacity-building, exchange of technical expertise, and multilateral affairs."
The government's initiative to introduce halal tourism (services specifically designed for Muslim travellers) faced criticism, as the tourism ministry invited bids for a lagoon and five islands with a 20 percent lease acquisition discount, duty exemptions and payment flexibility as incentives. Former president Yameen dismissed the policy as an attempt to appease religious scholars and called it an "experimental product" with questionable profitability. MDP Chairman Fayyaz accused the government of designating Addu City's Hankede for the halal tourism model in order to halt a US$ 400 million investment secured during the MDP administration.
A Maldives embassy was established in Qatar for the first time.
The government will hire 600 additional healthcare workers, half of whom would be based in the atolls, Health Minister Nazim told Mihaaru.
The ruling party proposed amendments to the judges law to codify existing regulations on professional conduct, appraisals and promotions.