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26 Nov, 2025

Vietnam Becomes First Nation to Approve Russia’s Cancer Drug, Opening New Front in Global Oncology

HANOI — Vietnam has become the first country in the world to grant official approval to Pembroria (also reported as Pembrolia), a Russian-developed cancer treatment that officials in Moscow have described as

CAPITALOG·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

19 Apr, 2025

A Journey for Healing, and a Glimpse into India’s Nuclear Medicine Ascent

New Delhi — When 62-year-old Salim Al-Muqbali boarded a flight from Muscat to Mumbai, his hopes were pinned not just on a diagnosis, but on a second chance. Suffering from an aggressive

SOUTH ASIA·WORLD

22 May, 2025

India’s Medical Tourism Boom: Affordable Care Meets World-Class Expertise

NEW DELHI — In a bustling hospital in Chennai, a 52-year-old American retiree, James Carter, prepares for a heart bypass surgery that would have cost him $144,000 back home in New York

Maldives Bans Vaping Imports Amid Rising Youth Use Concerns

MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives government moved to crack down on electronic cigarettes enacting a sweeping ban on vape imports as part of broader tobacco control measures aimed at curbing what officials

16 Nov, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

Maldivian Public Health Veteran Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Takes Helm as WHO Representative in Bangladesh

Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Mohamed, a seasoned public health expert from the Maldives, has officially assumed the role of WHO Representative in Bangladesh as of November 1, 2024. Dr. Jamsheed brings over 18

13 Nov, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Leads the Charge with Vaping Ban, Setting Example in South Asia Amid WHO Praise

The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office has praised the Maldives for taking a bold step in banning vaping, lauding it as a critical initiative to tackle the alarming rise

16 Oct, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

President Muizzu Decides to Ban Vaping Products in Maldives Amid Public Health Concerns

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a sweeping ban on vaping products in the Maldives, citing health risks and the need for stronger regulations on their use. In a statement posted on

14 Oct, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Tightens Food Safety Measures as Illegal Immigrant-Run Businesses Exposed

In a swift response to alarming revelations, the Ministry of Health has launched a special hotline to report unsafe food practices, coinciding with the enforcement of a newly enacted Food Safety Act.

24 Aug, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA

ADK Hospital Urges Government to Settle Outstanding Bills to Sustain Healthcare Services

Malé, Maldives — In yesterday’s presentation to the Majlis finance committee, Ahmed Nashid, Managing Director of ADK Hospital, outlined the pressing financial challenges facing the institution, emphasizing the need for equitable funding

14 Aug, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA

The first batch of MBBS students from the Maldives National University (MNU) celebrating their milestone. Courtesy MNU

Celebrate a Milestone on World Youth Skills Day: First Homegrown Doctors in Maldives

MALÉ, Maldives — For Saifulla Muslim, the evening of the education exhibition was charged with a mix of hope and anxiety. “After my A-level exams, I was looking for something challenging,” he

15 Jul, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

Dollar Crunch Hits Healthcare: Insurance Coverage for Popular Indian Hospital Suspended

In a move that highlights the growing economic pressures in the country, the national health insurance provider Aasandha has suspended its coverage for Manipal Hospital in Bangalore, India. This decision, effective since

03 Jul, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA

The Discreet Allure of Maldives’ E-Cigarette Dens

From the street, it has the polished look of a trendy cafe. The glass is frosted, and beside an unnoticeable sign is one declaring, discernibly: “Only for 18 and Above.” People park

31 May, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Victorious in Ventilator Scandal Arbitration

In a damning indictment of corruption and mismanagement within the Maldivian healthcare system, the Maldives has emerged victorious in a case filed against Dubai-based Executors General Trading at the Maldives International Arbitration

26 Feb, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

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Vietnam Becomes First Nation to Approve Russia’s Cancer Drug, Opening New Front in Global Oncology

A Journey for Healing, and a Glimpse into India’s Nuclear Medicine Ascent

India’s Medical Tourism Boom: Affordable Care Meets World-Class Expertise

Maldives Bans Vaping Imports Amid Rising Youth Use Concerns

Maldivian Public Health Veteran Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Takes Helm as WHO Representative in Bangladesh

Maldives Leads the Charge with Vaping Ban, Setting Example in South Asia Amid WHO Praise

President Muizzu Decides to Ban Vaping Products in Maldives Amid Public Health Concerns

Maldives Tightens Food Safety Measures as Illegal Immigrant-Run Businesses Exposed

ADK Hospital Urges Government to Settle Outstanding Bills to Sustain Healthcare Services

Celebrate a Milestone on World Youth Skills Day: First Homegrown Doctors in Maldives

Dollar Crunch Hits Healthcare: Insurance Coverage for Popular Indian Hospital Suspended

The Discreet Allure of Maldives’ E-Cigarette Dens

Maldives Victorious in Ventilator Scandal Arbitration

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