Hoarafushi MP Mohamed Shahid (Shaad) has said that healthcare remains one of the Government’s biggest priorities, highlighting the allocation of MVR 10.2 billion to the health sector in the proposed national budget.

Speaking during the budget debate in Parliament, Shahid said the total state budget stands at MVR 59.7 billion, with projected expenditure of MVR 52.6 billion. He also noted that MVR 43.2 billion is expected to be generated through revenue and grants.

Highlighting allocations across different sectors, Shahid said MVR 10.2 billion has been earmarked for healthcare alone.

He acknowledged that access to adequate healthcare remains a major concern for Maldivians, stressing that the Government places significant importance on public health and wellbeing.

He said ensuring the availability of essential healthcare resources, hospital facilities, medicines, doctors and nurses, as well as providing professional training for healthcare workers, remains a major priority.

Shahid added that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu places considerable importance on the health of all citizens, describing the MVR 10.2 billion allocation as an investment in safeguarding the wellbeing of the Maldivian people.