State Pharma to Build Warehouses Across Five Regions, Easing Medicine Distribution

State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Corporation Limited (State Pharma) has announced plans to build warehouses in five regions of the Maldives next year, a move that will simplify the logistics of medicine distribution across the country. During a media tour of the company's warehousing facility in Malé, Chief Commercial Officer Ahmed Imad stated that the new facilities will help overcome current distribution difficulties and ensure consistent service. He noted that efforts are already underway to identify stock status and that a large quantity of medicines will be brought into the country and stored by the end of this month. Imad highlighted that while there are 195 pharmacies nationwide, the company is working to supply required medicines to various parts of the country despite various challenges. To expedite orders, the Malé warehouse has extended its service hours until 10 PM, and efforts are being made to obtain vehicles needed for efficient distribution. "The message we want to give to citizens is that the current medicine issues we are facing will definitely be resolved in the near future. Warehouses will be built in five regions of the country next year. Currently, besides this location, another warehouse will be managed for consumer support. When these five locations are established next year, it will become easier to send medicines logistically across the country," Imad said. The work to establish State Pharma warehouses in various parts of the country will begin next year, further improving the logistics of medicine distribution nationwide.