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Where to get help

Support organisations, hospitals, helplines and public services in the Maldives, gathered from every MV+ Awareness issue.

Healthcare & Screening

Health Protection Agency (HPA)

Public health information, disease prevention, health awareness and national screening initiatives.

Cancer Society of Maldives

Cancer awareness, screening initiatives and community education on cancer prevention and early detection.

Diabetes Society of Maldives

Diabetes screening, education, prevention and support for people managing diabetes.

Society for Health Education (SHE)

Health education, reproductive health services, thalassaemia screening and counselling.

Maldivian Blood Services

Blood donation, transfusion services and thalassaemia-related healthcare.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)

Public hospital providing specialist consultations, diagnostic services and medical treatment.

Hulhumalé Hospital

Hospital providing medical consultations, diagnostic services and specialist treatment.

Patient Support

Cancer Society of Maldives

Support programmes and information for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.

Diabetes Society of Maldives

Diabetes management education, guidance and patient support.

Tiny Hearts of Maldives

Awareness, advocacy and support for children with congenital heart conditions and their families.

Maldivian Thalassaemia Society

Thalassaemia awareness, patient advocacy and community support initiatives.

Alzheimer's Society of Maldives

Dementia awareness, advocacy and support initiatives for affected individuals and families.

Counselling & Mental Health

National Mental Health Helpline

Telephone-based mental health and emotional support.

Society for Health Education (SHE)

Counselling, psychosocial support and health education services.

Centre for Mental Health (IGMH)

Mental health assessments, psychiatric consultations and related clinical services.

Financial & Medical Assistance

Aasandha

Information on national healthcare coverage, treatment eligibility and medical referrals.

National Social Protection Agency (NSPA)

Medical welfare, disability assistance and financial support for eligible individuals.

Maternal & Reproductive Health

Society for Health Education (SHE)

Reproductive health information, family planning, counselling and related services.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)

Antenatal care, obstetric and gynaecological consultations and maternity services.

Hulhumalé Hospital

Maternal healthcare, pregnancy-related consultations and obstetric services.

Child Development & Protection

Child Helpline

Reporting and assistance relating to child safety, welfare and protection.

Ministry of Social and Family Development

Child protection, family welfare and social support services.

Advocating Rights for Children (ARC)

Child rights advocacy, awareness and educational initiatives.

Children's Ombudsperson's Office

Complaints, advocacy and oversight relating to the rights of children.

Family Protection Authority

Information and reporting pathways relating to domestic violence and family protection.

Disability & Family Support

Care Society

Disability inclusion, rehabilitation, advocacy and support for persons with disabilities and families.

National Social Protection Agency (NSPA)

Disability registration, financial assistance and eligible support services.

Ministry of Social and Family Development

Social welfare, disability-related assistance and family support information.

Family Protection Authority

Domestic violence prevention, protection information and referral pathways.

Housing & Residency

Department of National Registration (DNR)

National identity cards, civil registration and registered address information.

Malé City Council

Local municipal services, administrative information and residency-related enquiries.

Ministry Responsible for Housing

Government housing schemes, eligibility requirements and application information.

Electoral Services

Elections Commission of Maldives

Voter registration, electoral procedures, polling information and voter eligibility.

Legal & Human Rights

Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM)

Receives and investigates complaints concerning alleged human rights violations.

Family Legal Clinic

Legal assistance, information and advocacy.

Children's Ombudsperson's Office

Receives and investigates complaints relating to children’s rights.

MV+ lists these services to help readers find support. Details change, so please check with the organisation before you go. Spotted something out of date? Tell us at the MV+ newsroom.