President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has returned the First Amendment to the Thalassaemia Control Act, to the Parliament for further consideration.

The amendment, which was passed during the 22nd sitting of the second session of Parliament on 6 August 2025, had been sent for ratification. However, following feedback from the Maldivian Blood Services, as well as thalassaemia patients and their families, President Dr Muizzu decided to withhold assent.

The decision to return the bill for further amendments align with the Administration’s objetive to ensure holistic care and services to Thalassaemia patients under a national framework.

The bill has been returned under Article 91(a) of the Constitution, which grants the President authority to seek parliamentary reconsideration of legislation.