Health system may collapse without lifestyle changes: Health Ministry

Ministry of Health stated today that that the health system may collapse if citizens do not bring changes in their lifestyle.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National Roundtable discussion initiated by UNICEF Maldives on the theme, 'Physical Activity for a Healthy Lifestyle', Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Aishath Samiya stated that over half of the Maldivian population are overweight.