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It was noted that the current government has now resumed 26 large-scale healthcare infrastructure projects that had been left incomplete after capital expenditure was halted by previous governments. I also focused on identifying technological solutions to address existing challenges in the procurement of medicines to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential drugs to hospitals, expanding facilities to test the quality of medicines, and programs being implemented with the support of organizatio…

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has stated that good health is the foundation upon which education flourishes, communities prosper, and economies thrive. She made the remarks while delivering the inaugural address at the Third International Joint Conference for Healthcare Professionals 2026 (IJCHP 2026) this morning. The conference is being held from 7 to 9 July 2026 at CROSSROADS Maldives under the theme, "Evidence, Empowerment and Education: Leading the Future of Healthcare for Sustainable Impact.…

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said his Government is advancing a new phase of healthcare transformation in Region Two, which is focused on improved accessibility, accountability, digitisation, and preventive care.Speaking at the commissioning of a new drug bond in Essequibo, the Head of State pointed out that the facility forms part of the Government’s wider plan to decentralisehealthcare and ensure that medicines and medical supplies are available closer to the people who need them.Pre…

New Zealand's mental health laws are set for their biggest overhaul in more than 30 years, with Parliament today passing landmark legislation, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. "This is a huge day for mental health in New Zealand, with a once-in-a-generation reform that will modernise compulsory mental health care, strengthen people's rights, end the use of seclusion for young people, and introduce new protections to keep mothers and their babies together wherever possible," Mr Doocey sa…

Protecting public health and improving the quality and accessibility of medical services are among the priorities of state policy. To this end, investment is being attracted to the healthcare sector, and support is being provided to develop the private sector. This modern medical center provides the public with a wide range of in-demand medical services. A total investment of $30 million was made to build the center, which can serve over 150,000 patients each year. Covering 0.5 hectares, the f…

Patients will be at the heart of New Zealand’s health system under legislation passed by Parliament today that strengthens accountability, reduces bureaucracy, and keeps the focus on delivering better healthcare, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. "The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Act makes it clear that the health system exists to serve patients. It strengthens accountability, restores a focus on delivery, and ensures every part of the system is working towards better health outcomes fo…