Dhigurah Island Council has acknowledged the significant upgrades made to the health centre of the island and expresses gratitude to the administration. The council made the acknowledgement during a meeting held with Vice President Faisal Naseem.
During the meeting, the councillors shared the priorities and concerns raised by the residents of the island. In this regard, they identified core and critical needs, such as certified health and safety personnel to cater to the booming local tourism industry. The councilors also requested an additional healthcare facility and highlighted the importance of upgrading the harbour to address space constraints.
Dhigurah Island Council further cleared out the challenges due to inadequate educational facilities, the necessity to provide higher secondary education, and the development of a local youth centre. In response to the concerns raised by the councillors, Vice President Naseem assured them that the administration would work with the atoll and island councils to collectively develop all islands equally, as per the pledges made by the government. The vice president said he would meet with relevant authorities and line ministries to discuss how they could collaborate to seek solutions to the concerns raised by the councillors.
Furthermore, Vice President Naseem encouraged councillors to carry out their responsibilities to the best of their abilities, as sanctioned under the amendments to the Decentralisation Act. The vice president urged them to pay special attention to extracurricular activities for students, such as swimming, which encourages skills development. He also noted it is crucial to do everything necessary to assure the safety and security of children.
He also advised the council to pay close attention to the guidelines announced by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) for conducting local tourism.