6. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 6.1 National focal agency The Maldivian government focal agency for support and services for persons with disabilities is the Ministry of Health and Family. Work related to the development and formulation of disability policy is undertaken by the Policy and Planning Division of the Ministry. Disability screening and information management is the responsibility of the Decision Support Services of the Ministry. Work related to the ratification and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is coordinated by the International Relations Division of the Health Ministry. The mandate for institutional care is with the Department of Gender and Family Protection Services (DGFPS). Delivery of assistive devices and medicines was undertaken by the Medical Welfare Assistance Section until this function was transferred to the National Social Protection Agency on 01 January 2010.