President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to achieving a future free of tuberculosis, highlighting new foundational efforts to strengthen early detection, diagnostics, and care for vulnerable populations.
In his message marking World Tuberculosis Day, the President noted that tuberculosis remains a major global, regional, and local public health challenge, despite significant progress made in prevention and treatment.
President Dr Muizzu stated that the Maldives is proud to be recognised as a low TB burden country and remains committed to becoming a leader in ending TB. He highlighted that this year marks the beginning of key foundational efforts aimed at accelerating progress towards ending the disease in the Maldives.
These efforts prioritise strengthening early detection, improving access to rapid diagnostics and quality treatment, enhancing surveillance, and ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the care and support they need.
He emphasised that through coordinated national efforts, the dedication of health workers, and active community participation, the country can progress towards controlling and ultimately eliminating tuberculosis.
In his message, the President extended sincere appreciation to health professionals and community members who continue to work tirelessly in the prevention, detection, and treatment of tuberculosis in the Maldives and around the world. He further reaffirmed the Government's commitment and shared responsibility in achieving a future free of tuberculosis, stating, "Yes, together we can end TB."
On his official X account, the President reiterated these sentiments and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring the Maldives remains a low TB burden country, emphasising the need for collective efforts with health workers to move closer to a future free from tuberculosis.
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed also posted on her official X account, highlighting that tuberculosis is more than a statistic — every case represents someone whose life, family, and plans are disrupted. She emphasised that lack of awareness keeps too many people from seeking care in time, and that ending TB requires building supportive communities, spreading knowledge, and choosing compassion over judgement.
World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on 24 March. This year's theme is "Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People."
