Import challenges hinder ADHD medication access

3 days ago

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has revealed significant hurdles in importing medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), primarily due to its classification under national law as an intoxicating substance. This classification prohibits its entry into the country, despite scientific evidence supporting its efficacy in treating ADHD. On Monday, the Parliament's Petitions Committee convened with officials from the Ministry of