President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday reiterated his Administration’s strong commitment to advancing the Maldives’ health sector, vowing to pursue all means available to improve services and accessibility.
Speaking at a ceremony held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé Hotel to mark World Health Day, President Muizzu emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle for national development. The President, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, also received the World No Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award from the World Health Organization (WHO), recognizing his leadership in tobacco control and efforts to make the Maldives tobacco-free.
Highlighting achievements over the past 18 months, he cited policy reforms, infrastructure development, and capacity-building as key progress points. However, he acknowledged ongoing challenges—particularly the shortage of local nurses, urging qualified Maldivians to take up nursing roles currently filled by foreign workers.
President Muizzu also touched on recent efforts to reduce public health sector wastage and ensure consistent medicine supply. He condemned Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and raised concerns about the health threats posed by climate change, especially for small island nations.
Celebrating WHO certifications for eliminating diseases like polio, malaria, and neonatal tetanus, he reaffirmed his commitment to a reliable and accessible healthcare system prioritizing both curative and preventive services.
He described the WHO award as a testament to bold national reforms and urged the public to embrace them as steps forward.
Speaking at a ceremony held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé Hotel to mark World Health Day, President Muizzu emphasized the importance of a healthy lifestyle for national development. The President, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, also received the World No Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award from the World Health Organization (WHO), recognizing his leadership in tobacco control and efforts to make the Maldives tobacco-free.
Highlighting achievements over the past 18 months, he cited policy reforms, infrastructure development, and capacity-building as key progress points. However, he acknowledged ongoing challenges—particularly the shortage of local nurses, urging qualified Maldivians to take up nursing roles currently filled by foreign workers.
President Muizzu also touched on recent efforts to reduce public health sector wastage and ensure consistent medicine supply. He condemned Israeli attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and raised concerns about the health threats posed by climate change, especially for small island nations.
Celebrating WHO certifications for eliminating diseases like polio, malaria, and neonatal tetanus, he reaffirmed his commitment to a reliable and accessible healthcare system prioritizing both curative and preventive services.
He described the WHO award as a testament to bold national reforms and urged the public to embrace them as steps forward.
