Vice President Faisal Naseem has stated that being in good health is one of the greatest blessings bestowed upon us by Almighty Allah. He made the remark while speaking at the official ceremony held at Ghiyasuddin International School to mark World Health Day last night.

The Vice President stated that meaningful good health required a healthy living environment.

He noted the administration's efforts to promote environmental sustainability and emphasized President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's international advocacy for environmental protection. The Vice President highlighted the President’s remarks at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the most recent Conference of Parties (COP) summit, where he urged world leaders to commit to the climate goals.

The Vice President also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making basic healthcare more accessible to all citizens and noted the efforts to establish tertiary-level hospitals in five regions across the country. He emphasized the importance of training healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the new hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Vice President Faisal Naseem inaugurated the Green Smart Island Project/ Photo: The President's Office

The Vice President had inaugurated the Green Smart Island Project at the ceremony. Representatives of local councils signed the commitment regarding the Green Smart Island Project, while the Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Technology, Aminath Shauna inaugurated the Climate Smart Hospital Policy Strategy.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Aishath Ali, inaugurated the Inter-School Art and Short Story Writing Competition. The ceremony was attended by Cabinet ministers and senior government officials.