The Ministry of Health has announced the implementation of the revised Chronic Disease Assistance Programme (CDAP), effective today.

Dr. Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health, commissioned a CDAP Review Committee on June 5, 2025, to assess the programme’s clinical, operational, and financial effectiveness. The committee's findings found the need for an updated drug list, enhanced diagnostic capabilities, and a more modern structure to address evolving medical needs.

Following the review, the Ministry has introduced several new medications to the CDAP, which will now be available free of charge at participating pharmacies nationwide. These include: