The Occupational Safety and Health Conference hosted by Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) began on Wednesday in Addu City.

The two-day conference acts as a comprehensive venue for industry leaders, specialists, and health practitioners to gather, share insights, and enhance initiatives aimed at fostering safer and healthier work environments throughout the Maldives.

Mohamed Tholal, the Principal Secretary for Tertiary Health Services at the President’s Office, officially opened the event hosted at Hithadhoo High School. In attendance were Ahmed Adeel Naseer, CEO of Addu Equatorial Hospital, Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem, CEO of Maldives Tertiary Hospitals Group, and Ali Nizar, Mayor of Addu City.

This year's conference is themed “Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and establishing safe standards for emerging industries.” The event gathers over 100 attendees, comprising professionals from different industries, producers, entrepreneurs, and members of the community.

The conference is hosted by Addu Equatorial Hospital together with the Maldives National University (MNU), showcasing a shared dedication to enhancing occupational safety standards and promoting a national culture of wellbeing at work.