The government has handed over 17 new ambulances to health centres and hospitals across the Maldives as part of its efforts to strengthen emergency medical transportation services in the atolls.
The Ministry of Health said the new ambulances will replace ageing vehicles that are no longer operational on several islands.
The handover completes a project awarded to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) to procure 31 ambulances for atoll health facilities at a total cost of MVR 36.2 million. The contract was awarded in December 2025, with the first batch of 14 ambulances delivered to the designated islands on 9 March 2026.
The latest batch has been allocated to Sh. Komandoo, Sh. Fodhdhoo, N. Henbadhoo, B. Dharavandhoo, B. Fulhadhoo, B. Dhonfanu, Lh. Olhuvelifushi, V. Fulidhoo, V. Keyodhoo, M. Veyvah, AA. Bodufulhadhoo, AA. Himandhoo, ADh. Kunburudhoo, ADh. Dhangethi, L. Fonadhoo, GA. Kondey and GDh. Vaadhoo.
According to the ministry, the current administration has commissioned a total of 87 new ambulances since taking office, expanding emergency medical transport services across the country. The government said it remains committed to ensuring sustainable and reliable ambulance services on all inhabited islands.
The Ministry of Health also announced plans to procure 10 specialised paramedic ambulances later this year to support the introduction of paramedic services in the Greater Malé Area and other urban centres.
In addition, the ministry said more ambulances will be procured and delivered this year to four islands that currently do not have emergency transport services.
