First Lady Sajidha Mohamed stated today that a nation's education, societal advancement, and economic prosperity are built upon the good health and well-being of its residents.
Inaugurating the "Third International Joint Conference for Healthcare Professionals 2026" at Crossroads this morning, First Lady Sajidha, stated that good health is the foundation of education and societal advancement, as well as economic prosperity.
The First Lady stated that the foundation of healthcare services is human beings, and that behind every scientific advancement is a patient whose life has been positively transformed. She also stated that without a healthy population, nations cannot achieve their full potential.
The First Lady noted that although a nation's power is often measured by its economic strength or technological advancement, the true strength of a nation can be gauged by the good health and well-being of its people.
The First Lady stated that as major changes occur in the healthcare sector, the roles of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technology, genomics, robotics, and predictive analytics are expanding.
She stated that despite the role of technology in strengthening healthcare services, human compassion is irreplaceable, and no algorithm can deliver the warmth of human kindness.
According to the First Lady, comforting parents who are anxious about their children's health is not something any machine can do. She also stated that technology must be something that serves the benefit of humans, but one should not rely solely on technology when serving human beings.
The First Lady stated that in order to fulfill the government's commitment to strengthening the healthcare system, the government is continuously working on human resource development, modern infrastructural development, digital transformation, specialized services, as well as international relations.
Appreciating the work done by nurses, the First Lady stated that nurses are the ones who work closest with the patient at all stages of treatment. She also noted that nurses are often the first to recognize subtle changes in a patient's condition and the last to leave their side.
In her speech, she expressed gratitude for the dedication and compassion of nurses working in the Maldives and across the globe.
Furthermore, highlighting the role of women participating in the conference, the First Lady stated that having women at the forefront would further strengthen the healthcare system, rendering it a more inclusive system that responds to the needs of the community.
