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National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acid Peptic Disease National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acid Peptic Disease
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Anxiety National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Anxiety
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Pancreatitis    National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Pancreatitis   
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Psychosis  National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Psychosis 
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury  National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury 
The National Guideline on Infection Prevention and Control Standard precautions are routinely applied at all times to all patients...
The National Guideline on Infection Prevention and Control Standard precautions are routinely applied at all times to all patients...
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury  National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury 
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Arrhythmia      National Standard Treatment Guideline for Arrhythmia     
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Liver Disease National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Liver Disease
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Pancreatitis  National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Pancreatitis 
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Kidney Disease National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Kidney Disease
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Dementia  National Standard Treatment Guideline for Dementia 
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Liver Failure National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Liver Failure
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Heart Failure National Standard Treatment Guideline for Heart Failure
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Interstitial Lung Disease National Standard Treatment Guideline for Interstitial Lung Disease
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Obesity National Standard Treatment Guideline for Obesity
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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
“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
The National Therapeutic Protocol (NTP) for Psychological Interventions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health conditions...
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02 Jun 2025
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
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
Transfer or retrieval of patients requiring higher level care is part of the health service delivery in the Maldives. There are already established...
2
24 Jun 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acid Peptic Disease
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Anxiety
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Pancreatitis   
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Psychosis 
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury 
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08 Jan 2026
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
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
Laboratory services are an essential component of a quality healthcare delivery system. It is one of the main pillars of an evidence-based healthcare...
2
23 Apr 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The National Therapeutic Protocol (NTP) for Psychological Interventions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health conditions...
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23 Apr 2026
This document offers recommendations and advice on SARS-CoV-2 Rapid antigen tests (Ag-RDT), based on current evidence and recommendations by WHO The...
2
06 Aug 2024
Guideline for the Management of COPD provides a comprehensive approach to managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It outlines...
1
09 Sep 2024
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
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
Clinical Guideline for Treatment of Childhood Tuberculosis
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21 Aug 2024
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
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
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
It provides minimum criteria required for operating a medical clinic at a resort island.
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09 Sep 2024
Clinical Documentation guideline
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21 Aug 2024
Clinical Guideline for Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in children in Maldives
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21 Aug 2024
This guideline aims to provide practical information and support for healthcare professionals involved in transporting critically ill children and...
1
09 Sep 2024
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
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
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
This guideline focuses on the appropriate use of oxygen therapy in neonates. The guideline covers non-invasive oxygen administration and monitoring...
1
09 Sep 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Hypertension in childhood and adolescence contributes to premature atherosclerosis and the early development of cardiovascular disease.
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09 Sep 2024
This regulatory guide is intended to assist applicants who are preparing an application for a license for the medical use of sealed / unsealed...
1
09 Sep 2024
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury 
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Arrhythmia     
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Liver Disease
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Pancreatitis 
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Chronic Kidney Disease
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Dementia 
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Acute Liver Failure
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Heart Failure
1
08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Interstitial Lung Disease
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08 Jan 2026
National Standard Treatment Guideline for Obesity
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08 Jan 2026