Maldives to Expand Aasandha Services to UAE and Thailand

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to extend the services of the state health insurance provider, Aasandha, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Thailand.

Returning to the Maldives after a state visit to China, Muizzu outlined his commitment to broadening Aasandha’s reach to countries renowned for providing high-quality medical care services, including the UAE and Thailand.

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Muizzu declared in a press statement that in the future, Aasandha will extend beyond specific regions’ medical facilities and broaden its services to countries providing superior healthcare, including the UAE and Thailand.

He further revealed plans to incorporate coverage for accommodation within the Aasandha framework. Muizzu emphasised the goal of elevating local health facilities to standards comparable to those in prominent medical destinations like Dubai or Bangkok.

Gov’t to Donate 10 kg Rice and Flour Bags to Every Household

Government is also concurrently addressing the issue of the Maldives’ reliance on a single country for essential commodities such as rice, sugar, and flour. An agreement with Turkey has been reached, marking the first step in diversifying supply sources. 

To underscore this commitment, Muizzu announced that the government will donate a 10 kg rice bag and a 10 kg flour bag to each household during Ramadan.

Muizzu announced that, for the first time this Ramadan, the government will donate a 10 kg rice bag and a 10 kg flour bag to every household, with plans to increase quantities next year.

President Muizzu conveyed his determination to reduce the country’s dependency on other nations and assured citizens of ongoing efforts to secure supplies of medicines and consumables from Europe and the United States.