The Health Ministry has been awarded the Asia Pacific Action Alliance on Human Resources for Health (AAAH) Award.

The Ministry reported that the accolade was given during the 14th AAAH Conference that took place in Bali, Indonesia. Dr. Ahmed Ashraf, the Director General of Health Services, received the award for the Maldives.

The Ministry announced that the recognition honors continuous efforts to enhance the Maldives’ primary healthcare system, carried out in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Ministry labeled the accomplishment as an important milestone in its ongoing endeavors to improve the nation’s primary healthcare services and provide complete health coverage for every citizen.

Significantly, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu was honored with a special Director-General’s Award from the World Health Organization on May 29 of last year, acknowledging his dedication and leadership in tobacco control.