The Ministry of Health has announced that development and upgrading works on six hospitals across the Maldives are expected to be completed within the year, as part of a broader push to strengthen healthcare infrastructure nationwide.
In an interview with state media, State Minister for Health Ismail Shareef said ongoing hospital construction and expansion projects are progressing steadily across multiple regions.
“At present, work on hospitals in various islands has been contracted, and several projects are nearing completion. We anticipate that six hospitals will be completed and operational within this year,” Shareef said.
The facilities scheduled for completion are located in:
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Hoarafushi
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Ken’dhikulhudhoo
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Dhuvaafaru
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Thulhaadhoo
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Hinnavaru
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Guraidhoo
According to the Health Ministry, these projects form part of a larger strategy aimed at reducing the heavy reliance on services in Malé.
For many residents in the atolls, accessing specialised healthcare often requires travel to the capital — a process that can be both costly and logistically challenging. Authorities say upgrading regional and atoll hospitals is intended to ease this burden by bringing essential services and equipment closer to communities.
The government has prioritised expanding infrastructure, increasing service capacity, and equipping facilities with necessary medical technologies to improve patient care outside the Greater Malé area.
State Minister Shareef added that by the end of the current five-year term, the Maldives’ healthcare system is expected to undergo significant transformation in both infrastructure and service delivery.
The national budget for this year allocates a substantial share to the health sector, with several additional health-related projects planned to commence before year’s end. Officials say these investments are aimed at building a more accessible, resilient and decentralised healthcare system across the country.
