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AEH launches occupational safety and health conference
Addu Equatorial Hospital launched its Occupational Safety and Health Conference 2026, a two-day event held at Addu High School in Hithadhoo bringing together policymakers, employers, experts and more than 100 participants including ILO representatives. The conference aims to promote dialogue on workplace safety standards, share information on existing legislation, and establish knowledge-sharing platforms, with MNU and STO Health Care Solutions as partners.
Economy
Heat stress may cost Maldives, Sri Lanka 147,000 jobs: ILO
The International Labour Organization said rising workplace heat stress could cost the Maldives and Sri Lanka the equivalent of about 147,000 full-time jobs by 2040, with combined annual GDP losses of approximately USD 26.6 billion by 2040. The studies project that in the Maldives the services and construction sectors will face the largest effects, while in Sri Lanka agriculture will be most affected.
Economy
Rising workplace heat could cost Maldives USD 1.7 billion a year by 2060:ILO
An International Labour Organization study projects that rising workplace heat could cost the Maldives nearly USD 1.7 billion in economic output annually by 2060 under a very high-emissions scenario, about 10.5 percent of projected GDP. In 2023, increased workplace heat was estimated to have cost USD 364.3 million in output and more than 3.3 million working hours, with services accounting for the largest share of losses.
Economy
ILO warns rising temperatures will cause significant damage to Maldives' economy and labor market
New ILO research finds that rising temperatures and workplace heat stress are already reducing working hours and GDP in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, with losses projected to intensify by 2040. The study projects a loss equivalent to about 147,000 full-time jobs and roughly $26.6 billion in combined annual GDP across both countries by 2040, with the Maldives' service and construction industries hardest hit.
Economy
Extreme heat could cost Maldives $576 million annually by 2040, ILO warns
The International Labour Organization has warned that extreme heat could cost the Maldives $576 million annually by 2040. The ILO attributed the losses primarily to reduced working hours as workers face growing physical strain and health risks.
Health
AEH to host Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Addu City
Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) will host the Occupational Safety and Health Conference 2026 on 4 and 5 November in Addu City, in partnership with the Maldives National University and STO Healthcare Solutions. The conference, themed 'Let's Build a Culture of Prevention for Safer Workplaces', expects more than 100 participants and 20 volunteer speakers.
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