Health Minister Qila Declares Maldives Health and Family Expo 2026 Goals Fully Achieved

Minister of Health, Family and Social Assistance Qila Ali has stated that the objectives of the Maldives Health and Family Expo 2026 have been fully achieved. In a special interview with PSM News during the expo, the minister said that compared to previous years, the public response to this year's expo was very strong. He also noted that a large number of people expressed interest in participating in the expo, highlighting that these activities served as a great promotion for the participants. The minister stated that the stalls at this year's expo were more complete and of a higher standard compared to last year. He highlighted that comprehensive information regarding various aspects of the health sector was provided, and the processes required to obtain help lines and services were explained. Highlighting that important awareness-raising activities were also visible at this expo along with panel discussions, the minister said he hopes next year's expo will be organized more completely. "Based on the experience we gained this time, we know what can be further developed and improved. We hope that next year's expo can be expanded," the minister said. At this expo, services provided by all institutions related to the health sector, associations, groups, and health facilities were presented together, and a large number of people visited it. For the past two years, this expo has received great response from the public, with more than 60 stalls being set up including hospitals and clinics in the Malé area, associations and groups, as well as one regional hospital from within the atolls.