President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has designated the Home for People with Special Needs (HPSN) to operate under the Ministry of Health.

This announcement was made in a directive issued by the President's Office on Wednesday.

The President made the decision under powers vested in him by Article 116(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Maldives.

In a directive issued by the President's Office, the President stated that the decision was made upon the Cabinet's recommendation to transfer the responsibility of operating and maintaining the Home for People with Special Needs to the Ministry of Health.