Health Minister Abdulla Nazim has assured the public that the government is taking decisive steps to resolve the persistent shortage of essential medicines across the country and will soon deliver significant relief to citizens.

Addressing a press conference held at the President’s Office, Minister Nazim acknowledged the public's growing concerns regarding the lack of availability of certain medicines. He said that multiple government institutions have been working together to tackle the issue and that the results of these efforts are beginning to show.

He stated that the administration’s coordinated response is expected to bring major relief to the public, as the supply of medicines is gradually stabilizing and distribution systems are becoming more organized.

According to the Minister, measures have also been taken to strengthen procurement processes and enhance the systems that ensure consistent delivery of medicine supplies to the Maldives. He noted that efforts are being made to improve the operations of key supply agencies to meet the growing demand.

Minister Nazim also said that complaints about shortages of medicines are being actively investigated and resolved. He emphasized that both urban centers and islands have reported difficulties in accessing essential medications and that addressing these issues is a top priority for the administration.

Ensuring reliable access to healthcare and medicines, the Minister added, is a key pledge of the government. The administration remains committed to making essential medicines available without disruption to all citizens across the Maldives.