President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed visited the Thalassaemia and Other Haemoglobinopathies Centre at Orange Hiyaa in Hulhumalé on Sunday afternoon.

During the visit, the President and First Lady toured the facility, which operates in collaboration with Maldivian Blood Services (MBS), and received updates on the services provided to patients.

They visited the patient wards, blood donor facilities, laboratory and the Thalassaemia Patient Care Centre to observe the operations of the facility.

The current Administration has prioritised improving healthcare services, financial assistance and infrastructure for individuals living with thalassaemia since assuming office. The President has also repeatedly stressed the Government's responsibility to ensure comprehensive healthcare and social protection for patients and their families.

Upon arrival at the centre, President Dr Muizzu and the First Lady were welcomed by Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Geela Ali and Chief Executive Officer of the Malé City Group of Hospitals Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem. Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef also accompanied the President and First Lady during the visit.