Health
Due to an increase in diarrhea and vomiting cases in the Maldives, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) issued a public health advisory on September 6, 2026, urging the public to be mindful of hygiene measures and to use fluids and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) packets. State Pharma's Managing Director, Dr. Shah Mahir, announced on September 6, 2026, that an ERP and digital e-logistics system has been established to track and manage medicine stocks in pharmacies across the Maldives in real time, and that a public portal displaying this information will be launched within the next two months.
On September 6, 2026, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) urged the public to pay special attention due to an increase in illnesses such as diarrhea and vomiting. To control the spread of these illnesses, the agency requested mindfulness regarding personal hygiene and ensuring food safety. Additionally, the HPA instructed seeking medical treatment without delay if symptoms appear, and paying attention to all necessary preventive measures.
It has been decided to establish a modern digital system to further strengthen and manage the medicine stock available at State Pharma pharmacies. Through this system, the quantity of medicine in each pharmacy and medicines that are running out of stock can be identified in real time, bringing a swift solution to difficulties faced in obtaining medicine. In addition, this digitalization will reduce medicine wastage and make inventory management operations more robust than before. This effort is an important step initiated with the aim of providing uninterrupted and convenient access to quality medicine for the public.