IGMH Urges Public to Avoid Non-Essential Visits Amid Rise in Communicable Diseases

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital has urged the public to avoid visiting the hospital unless absolutely necessary, citing a sharp increase in communicable diseases across Malé.

In a public advisory, the hospital said flu-like illnesses, rashes and mosquito-borne diseases have been rising rapidly in recent weeks, prompting concerns over increased transmission in the capital. It also issued a set of preventive measures for households and individuals.

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The hospital advised members of the public to wear masks and seek medical attention promptly if they experience symptoms such as fever, cough, cold or rash. It also recommended limiting the use of public transport, maintaining strict personal hygiene and avoiding crowded places where possible.

Parents were urged to ensure that children complete their national vaccination schedules, while the public was advised to cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and to seek immediate medical care if any signs of illness appear.

Residents were also advised to check and eliminate mosquito breeding sites around homes and yards as part of wider dengue prevention efforts.

IGMH noted that the ongoing rainy season has contributed to a rise in flu and dengue cases across the country.

Health authorities have also confirmed two malaria cases this week, marking the reappearance of a disease previously eradicated in the Maldives and prompting increased public health vigilance.