After years of eradication, measles has returned to the Maldives with 11 confirmed cases in 2026, sparking urgent vaccination drives and highlighting global risks...
The stray dog population remains high in many areas, and vaccinating a sufficient percentage of these free-roaming animals to achieve “herd immunity” is logistically difficult.
The decision to open the door to external payment of fines is a pragmatic acknowledgement that not every person currently incarcerated needs to remain there.