President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the National Thalassaemia Centre and Maldivian Blood Services will be transferred to the Malé Group of Hospitals, with management based at the newly relocated Orange Hiyaa facility in Hulhumalé. He said the move aims to improve access to specialist care for thalassaemia patients, particularly children. The President also confirmed that a dedicated thalassaemia hospital is planned for Hulhumalé, with groundwork to begin soon and bone marrow transplant services as a key focus.