President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has inaugurated dental services in Dhaalu Atoll Hospital as part of his official visit to the atoll.
With the inauguration of dental services, the hospital now offers general medicine and various specialised services including gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthesiology and surgery. Following the inauguration ceremony, President Solih toured the facility and spoke to the staff at the hospital.
Dhaalu Atoll Hospital was initially opened as a health centre on July 21, 1969, and further developed and established as a hospital on May 24, 2002.
President Solih also met with senior institutional representatives from Kudahuvadhoo. The meeting was held at the Secretariat of the Dhaalu Atoll Council, where the president enquired about the progress of developmental efforts on the island and discussed avenues of resolving issues.
During the meeting, senior institutional representatives briefed the president on issues and challenges in providing services to the residents of Kudahuvadhoo, including the availability of utility and banking services, difficulties arising from scarcity of human resources and space constraints in civil service offices.
The president stated the government would take necessary action after discussing with relevant institutions to address the specific issues and concerns raised.