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President decides to establish Maldives Health Services

Lamya Abdulla
15 June 2022, MVT 14:52
Cabinet meeting held in the President's Office on Tuesday -- Photo: President's Office
Lamya Abdulla
15 June 2022, MVT 14:52

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to establish Maldives Health Services to strengthen primary health care system in the nation.

President's Office said that the decision to establish Maldives Health Services was made after a paper submitted by Health Ministry was discussed.

They will also focus on building professionals in the health sector and increase their skills.

While the government has decided to establish a separate institution to strengthen the healthcare system, the administration is working on strengthening health services in the Maldives in five regions of the nation.

Work is currently done to establish tertiary-level hospitals in Haa Dhaalu Kulhudhufushi, Raa Ungoofaaru, Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo, Laamu Gan, as well to improve the existing Equatorial Hospital in Seenu Hithadhoo.

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