President Mohamed Muizzu has amended the country's Drug Act to allow the use of Methylphenidate, making the ADHD medication legally available in the Maldives starting on 12 May. The amendment was passed unanimously by Parliament and formalized through a presidential decree published in the Government Gazette.
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The change was later endorsed by the relevant parliamentary committee before being passed unanimously during yesterday’s sitting, with all 51 members present voting in favour.
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The change was later endorsed by the relevant parliamentary committee before being passed unanimously during yesterday’s sitting, with all 51 members present voting in favour.
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According to the President’s Office, the Cabinet reviewed recommendations provided by the National Drug Control Council before deciding last month to remove Methylphenidate from the country’s list of prohibited substances.
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Following parliamentary approval, President Muizzu formalized the amendment through a presidential decree, which has now been published in the Government Gazette.
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