Health Minister Evades Questions on Measles Test Kits

Amidst a measles outbreak in the Maldives, Health Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel evaded questions in parliament regarding the alleged shortage of measles test kits. MP Hussain Ziyad questioned the minister about public concerns that the outbreak is exacerbated by a lack of testing kits. The minister stated she was prepared to answer pre-submitted questions and did not directly address the query about the test kits. Cases of measles are reportedly increasing in the Maldives, with public complaints about delays in diagnostic testing.