Medical Camp Held at Faafu Atoll Hospital

A two-day Medical Camp was inaugurated at Faafu Atoll Hospital in F. Nilandhoo on 22 December 2025, organized by the High Commission of Sri Lanka to the Maldives in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

The camp brings together visiting medical specialists in cardiology, psychiatry, dermatology, and surgical specialties, providing much-needed specialized healthcare services to residents of Faafu Atoll and nearby islands, while reducing the need for overseas or inter-atoll travel for treatment.

The opening ceremony was attended by State Minister of Health Aminath Shirna; Honorable Fathimath Saudha, Member of Parliament for the Nilandhoo Constituency; His Excellency Mohamed Rizvi Hassen, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives; members of the Faafu Atoll Council and Nilandhoo Island Council; officials from the Ministry of Health; and management and staff of Faafu Atoll Hospital.

The Ministry of Health expressed its appreciation to the Government and people of Sri Lanka for their continued support and partnership, highlighting the Medical Camp as a strong example of regional cooperation that delivers tangible benefits to communities.