Maldives receives award recognizing efforts to strengthen primary health care system

Health Ministry has received the Asia Pacific Action Alliance on Human Resources for Health (AAAH) Award.

According to the Ministry, the award was presented during the 14th AAAH Conference held in Bali, Indonesia. Director General of Health Services Dr. Ahmed Ashraf accepted the award on behalf of the Maldives.

The Ministry stated that the award recognises ongoing efforts to strengthen the Maldives’ primary healthcare system, undertaken in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Ministry described the achievement as a significant milestone in its continued efforts to enhance the country’s primary healthcare services and ensure comprehensive health coverage for all citizens.

Notably, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu also received a special Director-General’s Award from the World Health Organization on May 29 last year, in recognition of his leadership and commitment to tobacco control.