Published guideline documents by Ministry
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Early intervention is pivotal in addressing the developmental needs of young children,
particularly those with developmental delays or disabilities....
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02 Jun 2025
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“Physiotherapy is a primary care, autonomous, client-focused health profession dedicated to providing services that develop, maintain and restore...
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02 Jun 2025
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The National Therapeutic Protocol (NTP) for Psychological Interventions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health conditions...
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02 Jun 2025
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The domain of occupational therapy is the everyday life activities (occupations) that people find meaningful and purposeful. Within this domain,...
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02 Jun 2025
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National therapeutic protocols and guidelines are essential components of healthcare service provision. This ensures evidence-based practices and...
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02 Jun 2025
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Air Ambulance SOP V2
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Transfer or retrieval of patients requiring higher level care is part of the health service delivery in the Maldives. There are already established...
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24 Jun 2025
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Hyperthyroidism is a common thyroid disorder characterized by increased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland, or from an...
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24 Jun 2025
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Hyperthyroidism is a common thyroid disorder characterized by increased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland, or from an...
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24 Jun 2025
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The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. An infection of the CNS can be extremely serious and life-threatening,...
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24 Jun 2025
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With improvements in survival of extreme preterm neonates, and those neonates who had a stormy neonatal period, there are more babies at risk of...
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24 Jun 2025
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Serious Reportable Events List
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Serious reportable events are applicable to all the grades of facilities and both government and private health facilities. This includes health...
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24 Jun 2025
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The purpose of this standard is to establish regulations for Hijama Therapy centers,
encompassing the services provided, the practitioners involved,...
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24 Jun 2025
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is the most common type of diabetes
mellitus in children and adolescents. The incidence of type II diabetes mellitus...
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24 Jun 2025
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lung airways resulting in episodic airflow obstruction. It is a leading cause of emergency...
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24 Jun 2025
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Hypoglycemia is a common phenomenon in neonates. Transient low blood glucose levels
in neonates are common as the source of glucose at delivery...
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24 Jun 2025
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Sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among newborn infants. Globally, It is the number one cause of death in Newborn. It is...
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24 Jun 2025
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Diarrhoea is the second leading cause of death in children under five years old. It is both preventable and treatable. Diarrhoea is also a leading...
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24 Jun 2025
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Thalassemia is very common in Maldives and there is a lot of mortality and morbidity. Beta thalassemia trait is present in 16 percent of population....
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24 Jun 2025
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The role of laboratory services, is integral and important to both clinical and public health functions. Laboratory services provide required...
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18 Aug 2025
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An Operating Theatre (OT) (also known as an operating room (OR), or surgery suite) is a facility within a hospital where surgical operations are...
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18 Aug 2025
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Medication practice standards are crucial guidelines that ensure safe, effective, and responsible use of medications in healthcare settings. It also...
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18 Aug 2025
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acid Peptic Disease
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Anxiety
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Pancreatitis
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Psychosis
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury
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08 Jan 2026
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Standard precautions are routinely applied at all times to all patients receiving care in
the hospital. These work practices are used by healthcare...
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23 Apr 2026
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Standard precautions are routinely applied at all times to all patients receiving care in
the hospital. These work practices are used by healthcare...
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23 Apr 2026
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Laboratory services are an essential component of a quality healthcare delivery system. It is one of the main pillars of an evidence-based healthcare...
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23 Apr 2026
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This guideline outlines the requirement for facilities providing eye care services in the Maldives. The requirements for human resource, services,...
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23 Apr 2026
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Hypertension is a serious medical condition that is also a significant modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and...
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23 Apr 2026
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Iron is an essential element and is required for various cellular functions including oxygen
transport, enzymatic processes, production of...
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23 Apr 2026
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National Colposcopy Guideline 2025
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This guideline provides national recommendations for the provision of colposcopy services in the Maldives. It is intended for use by licensed...
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23 Apr 2026
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Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) represents a highly aggressive form of lung cancer, making up approximately 10-15% of all lung cancer cases worldwide.
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23 Apr 2026
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The National Health Care Waste Management Guideline gives importance to the proper waste management segregation and handling in healthcare settings to...
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23 Apr 2026
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The National Health Care Waste Management Guideline gives importance to the proper waste management segregation and handling in healthcare settings to...
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23 Apr 2026
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The National Therapeutic Protocol (NTP) for Psychological Interventions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health conditions...
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23 Apr 2026
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This document offers recommendations and advice on SARS-CoV-2 Rapid antigen tests (Ag-RDT), based on current evidence and recommendations by WHO
The...
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06 Aug 2024
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Guideline for the Management of COPD provides a comprehensive approach to managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It outlines...
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09 Sep 2024
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Dengue fever is very common in Maldives. The largest epidemics noted in Maldives was in 2011 followed by 2015 and 2016. There were 8 deaths in 2015...
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06 Aug 2024
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The common cold is a highly infectious viral upper respiratory illness caused by over 100s of different
virus types. It is important that clinicians...
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13 Aug 2024
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Clinical Guideline for Treatment of Childhood Tuberculosis
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21 Aug 2024
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The word chikungunya which means “that which bends up”. It is a systemic viral infection mostly effecting
musculoskeletal system.
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21 Aug 2024
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framework of best practices and quality benchmarks for the delivery of hemodialysis care. to ensure every patient receives safe, effective and...
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09 Sep 2024
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Retrieval medicine is the process by which suitably qualified and trained personnal utilize appropriate equipment and transport platforms to...
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09 Sep 2024
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It provides minimum criteria required for operating a medical clinic at a resort island.
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09 Sep 2024
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Clinical Documentation guideline
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Clinical Documentation guideline
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21 Aug 2024
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Clinical Guideline for Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in children in Maldives
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21 Aug 2024
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This guideline aims to provide practical information and support for healthcare professionals involved in transporting critically ill children and...
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09 Sep 2024
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Anemia is a global health issue. One-fourth of the global population is estimated to be
anemic, with cases increasing rapidly for women, expectant...
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09 Sep 2024
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Treatment guideline for management of Asthma
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Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that can affect people of all ages. This Guideline is based on published clinical evidence and is...
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09 Sep 2024
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This guideline aims to provide a comprehensive approach to identifying and managing NAS in newborns exposed to substances during pregnancy. It...
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09 Sep 2024
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This guideline focuses on the appropriate use of oxygen therapy in neonates. The guideline covers non-invasive oxygen administration and monitoring...
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09 Sep 2024
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A comprehensive approach to evaluating and managing children experiencing their first seizure. The guideline aims to provide healthcare providers with...
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09 Sep 2024
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The Maldives healthcare system is organized into three tiers: primary, regional, and tertiary. Teleconsultation has become a valuable tool to improve...
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09 Sep 2024
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Integrating telemedicine into the healthcare system to improve access and equity is important with clear guidelines and regulations to ensure its...
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09 Sep 2024
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This guideline focuses on the care of neonates at risk of developmental disabilities due to prematurity or complications. It emphasizes a...
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09 Sep 2024
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Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), previously referred to as persistent fetal circulation, is a syndrome of impaired circulatory...
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09 Sep 2024
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Hypertension in childhood and adolescence contributes to premature atherosclerosis and the early development of cardiovascular disease.
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09 Sep 2024
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This regulatory guide is intended to assist applicants who are preparing an application for a license for the medical use of sealed / unsealed...
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09 Sep 2024
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Arrhythmia
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Liver Disease
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Pancreatitis
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Kidney Disease
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Dementia
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Liver Failure
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Heart Failure
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Interstitial Lung Disease
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08 Jan 2026
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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Obesity
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08 Jan 2026
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