World Health Organization Maldives

21/10/2026

WHO Maldives team met with a delegation of maternal and child health experts from Sichuan Province, China, and representatives from the Embassy of China to explore opportunities for technical collaboration under the 2026 China (Sichuan)–Maldives “Health Silk Road – Together for Maternal and Child Health Exchange Programme.”

The delegation shared insights from their technical engagements in Malé and Addu, highlighting strengths and opportunities for further improvement in maternal and child health services.

WHO welcomed the exchange and the opportunity to explore potential partnerships that could contribute to strengthening maternal and child health services and improving health outcomes for women, newborns and children in the Maldives.

21/10/2026

The Annual Regional Meeting on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP), Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET), and Unity Studies is taking place in the Maldives from 18–22 October 2026, bringing together WHO experts, Member States and partners to strengthen regional preparedness and response to emerging respiratory threats.

The meeting focuses on advancing pandemic influenza preparedness, strengthening national response capacities, and promoting evidence-based action through regional collaboration.

Hosted in the Maldives, the meeting reinforces WHO’s commitment to translating global and regional preparedness priorities into stronger national health systems and more resilient communities.

18/10/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🔈

Analysis, Report Writing and Policy Briefs for the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), Maldives

Deadline: 1st November 2026

https://www.who.int/maldives/about/careers-in-who-maldives

14/10/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🔊

Calibration of Laboratory Equipment to Support ISO 15189 Accreditation of the Laboratory at Dharumavantha Hospital (IGMH), Maldives

Deadline: 29 October 2026

https://www.who.int/maldives/about/careers-in-who-maldives

13/10/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🔈

Development of a Mental Health Awareness Package for integration at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level

Deadline: 27 October 2026

https://www.who.int/maldives/about/careers-in-who-maldives

12/10/2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 🔊

​​Event Organizer for ‘Together for Health, Stand with Science’ Exhibition at the Health and Family Expo 2026​

Deadline: 19 October 2026

https://www.who.int/maldives/about/careers-in-who-maldives

03/10/2026

26/09/2026

WHO Maldives joined Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare HPA Maldives , development partners, water sports and aquatic safety organisations, relevant authorities and communities to mark World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 💧

In the Maldives, where the ocean is central to our lives, livelihoods, recreation and identity, drowning prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Through stronger partnerships, better data, safer water sports practices, improved safety measures and empowered communities, every action can help save a life.

Together, we can turn the tide on drowning. 🌊

24/09/2026

WE ARE HIRING 🔊

SSA - Communication Officer (Mental Health)

Deadline: 8 October 2026

https://www.who.int/maldives/about/careers-in-who-maldives

National Mental Health Department

17/09/2026

Living with or being at risk of noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, or diabetes often means managing care over time.

These simple actions can help make every step safer:

- Attending your check-ups.
- Be involved in health-related decision-making.
- Tracking your medicines and test results.
- Knowing when to seek help.