The ground breaking ceremony for the development of a new 50-bed regional hospital in Meemu atoll Muli was held on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
At the ceremony, ground breaking for the new hospital was initiated by the State Minister of the Ministry of Health Ahmed Gasim and the Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) Abdulla Ziyad.
The Meemu atoll capital consists a population of 1,000 locals. Muli is also the socio-economic hub in the atoll for the other islands.
The current hospital building in Muli has become worn down over time, and is in need of upgrade or replacement. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, Gasim said a modern health facility and medical services were instrumental for Muli, which attracts locals from the other islands of the atoll.
Gasim also claimed Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s vision for the atoll is to introduce new health and other services by the time the new regional hospital’s development concludes. He added that other services and facilities will be established in Muli besides the new hospital.
The project scope includes development of a 4-story hospital building at a space of 33,250 square feet. The project is valued at MVR 185 million.