Maldives healthcare reshapes with pharmacy takeover, service moves
Three major healthcare changes are underway in the Maldives: Dhamanaveshi services have been relocated to Maafannu and Hulhumalé due to building redevelopment; Maldivian Blood Services will close for Eid al-Adha; and StatePharma will take over 194 STO pharmacies from July 1.
Three major healthcare changes are underway in the Maldives: Dhamanaveshi services have been relocated to Maafannu and Hulhumalé due to building redevelopment; Maldivian Blood Services will close for Eid al-Adha; and StatePharma will take over 194 STO pharmacies from July 1.
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“MBS said its services will be closed on 26 and 27 May 2026 in observance of Hajj Day and Eid al-Adha.”
“The facility, currently operating from the former Thalassaemia Centre building in Malé, has been closed as work begins on the city’s second Urban Primary Health Care Centre.”
“Three major healthcare changes are underway in the Maldives: Dhamanaveshi services have been relocated to Maafannu and Hulhumalé due to building redevelopment; Maldivian Blood Services will close for Eid al-Adha; and StatePharma will take over 194 STO pharmacies from July 1.”
“"We are focusing on 193 pharmacies currently operated by STO, plus our new pharmacy at IGMH, bringing the total to 194 pharmacies across different parts of the country.”
All services previously provided through Dhamanaveshi are now offered from two alternative locations following temporary closure for redevelopment.
Maldivian Blood Services announces Eid al-Adha holiday schedule: closed 26-27 May, resume 28 May.
Three healthcare changes highlighted: Dhamanaveshi relocation, Blood Services closure, StatePharma takeover.
StatePharma confirms takeover of all 194 STO pharmacies starting 1 July; Dr Shah Mahir provides details.
Maldivian Blood Services closed for Hajj Day.
Maldivian Blood Services closed for Eid al-Adha.
Maldivian Blood Services resumes normal operating hours.
StatePharma begins operations of 194 STO pharmacies.
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Dhamanaveshi
Healthcare service provider whose building is closed for redevelopment, services relocated.
Maldivian Blood Services
Blood service provider that changes hours for Eid al-Adha.
State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Corporation (StatePharma)
Taking over 194 STO pharmacies to address medicine shortages.
State Trading Organization (STO)
Current operator of 194 pharmacies being transferred to StatePharma.
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)
Announced Dhamanaveshi relocation and advised contact number.
Dr Shah Mahir
StatePharma Managing Director who confirmed the takeover and gave details.
Maafannu
One of two locations where Dhamanaveshi services are now offered.
Hulhumalé Phase II
One of two locations where Dhamanaveshi services are now offered.
Henveiru
Site of new Urban Primary Health Care Centre being built.
Eid al-Adha
Cause of temporary Blood Services closure.
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