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Regional Director, Saima Wazed’s visit to Maldives focused on strengthening health and well-being initiatives and advancing collaboration on national health priorities
Regional Director, Saima Wazed visited the Maldives from 15 to 19 October, engaging with health officials, senior political leaders, and community members. This was her first visit to Maldives since assuming office on 1 February this year.
WHO Maldives
To strengthen Thalassaemia prevention, management and control, Regional Director Saima Wazed, H.E. Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Vice President of Maldives and Mr Abdulla Nazim, Minister of Health, launched National Master Plan for Thalassaemia (2024–2034).
President’s Office, Maldives
Regional Director Saima Wazed visited the Home for People with Special Needs on K Guraidhoo Island, Maldives, to explore ways to enhance support and learn from caregivers efforts to improve well-being of individuals with special mental or physical needs.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director Saima Wazed visited the Home for People with Special Needs on K Guraidhoo Island, Maldives, to explore ways to enhance support and learn from caregivers efforts to improve well-being of individuals with special mental or physical needs.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed, together with the Maldives Health Minister and WHO country representative, launched the Maldives-WHO Country Cooperation Strategy. Setting future goals for health equity and primary care.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director Saima Wazed, met with Mr Abdulla Nazim, Minister of Health, Maldives and discussed collaboration on key initiatives, such as tobacco control, capacity building for healthcare professionals, and enhancing urban primary healthcare systems.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director Saima Wazed, met with Mr Abdulla Nazim, Minister of Health, Maldives and discussed collaboration on key initiatives, such as tobacco control, capacity building for healthcare professionals, and enhancing urban primary healthcare systems.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed, visited the Faafu Atoll PHC Demonstration Site, emphasizing Maldives’ innovative PHC transformation and commitment to health equity by decentralizing essential services and making health care more accessible to communities.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed, visited the Faafu Atoll PHC Demonstration Site, emphasizing Maldives’ innovative PHC transformation and commitment to health equity by decentralizing essential services and making health care more accessible to communities.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed met Maldives Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel to explore collaboration focused on strengthening healthcare delivery. Their discussions aimed at enhancing health systems and addressing key health priorities in Maldives.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed met Maldives Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel to explore collaboration focused on strengthening healthcare delivery. Their discussions aimed at enhancing health systems and addressing key health priorities in Maldives.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed met WHO country staff and discussed strengthening health and well-being initiatives. Discussions focused on enhancing programmes, tackling health challenges, and aligning with national priorities for better health outcomes.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed met WHO country staff and discussed strengthening health and well-being initiatives. Discussions focused on enhancing programmes, tackling health challenges, and aligning with national priorities for better health outcomes.
WHO Maldives
Regional Director, Saima Wazed visited Magoodhoo Health Center to observe reoriented PHC services and patient care pathways. The visit showcased Maldives efforts to enhance integrated, community-based care and improve access to essential health services.
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