Thursday 26 Mar 2026
RDC contracted to build an extension to the G.Dh. Hoandeddhoo Health Centre, March 25, 2026.
On March 25, 2026, a significant step was taken toward bolstering the national healthcare infrastructure of the Maldives. The Ministry of Health officially executed agreements with three prominent state-owned enterprises: the Road Development Corporation (RDC), Fenaka Corporation, and the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). These contracts are designed to revitalize, expand, and modernize the health centers across five distinct islands, an initiative intended to bring essential medical services closer to the residents of the atolls. The initiative represents a focused effort to address the growing medical needs of remote island communities. By investing in physical infrastructure such as wards, laboratories, and specialized medical rooms, the ministry is addressing the critical need for better localized care. This decentralization strategy is essential for reducing the burden on central hospitals in the capital, thereby streamlining the patient journey and ensuring that routine and emergency care is more readily available. The utilization of state-owned entities ensures that the projects are managed by organizations with the capacity to navigate logistics in the challenging geography of the archipelago. The Road Development Corporation (RDC) has been tasked with the significant expansion of the G.Dh. Hoandeddhoo Health Centre. Valued at MVR 8.1 million, this project is set to be completed within 365 days. The scope of work is extensive, incorporating a dedicated nurse station, a four-bed ward, a private room, a functional laboratory, a public health unit, a meeting hall, and essential laundry and storage facilities. This comprehensive approach ensures the center is well-equipped to serve as a hub for community health.
Three state‑owned companies have been awarded contracts to construct new buildings and expand health facilities in five islands, under the Ministry of Health’s efforts to strengthen services across the atolls.
The agreements were signed with Road Development Corporation (RDC), Fenaka Corporation, and MTCC.
RDC was awarded the project to build an extension to the G.Dh. Hoandeddhoo Health Centre. The agreement was signed by State Minister Ismail Abdullah on behalf of the ministry, and CFO Hassan Rifaee Bushry for RDC.
The MVR 8.1 million project, to be completed in 365 days, includes a nurse’s station, a four‑bed ward, a private room, laboratory, public health unit, meeting hall, laundry and store room.
Fenaka Corporation received two projects, the extension of the R. Maakurathu and R. Vaadhoo health centres. State Minister Mohamed Mahir signed on behalf of the ministry, while Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Arif signed for Fenaka.
The Maakurathu project was awarded for MVR 5.1 million with a 300‑day duration, while the Vaadhoo project was awarded for MVR 5.7 million to be completed in 365 days. Both projects include wards and laboratory services.
MTCC was awarded the contract to complete the unfinished new health centre in Th. Kandoodhoo and to extend the building of the K. Himmafushi Health Centre. The agreements were signed by State Minister Ismail Shareef and MTCC DMD Ahmed Shareef Abdul‑Rahman Yusuf.
The Kandoodhoo project is valued at MVR 21.8 million with a 390‑day duration, while the Himmafushi project is valued at MVR 11.2 million with a 360‑day duration.
Himmafushi’s extension will include two wards, two private rooms, a laboratory, general and medical store rooms, an X‑ray room and laundry. The signing was attended by MP Dr Anara Naeem.
According to the ministry, these projects will improve access to essential health services in the atolls and bring care closer to communities.
