Vice President meets Fuvahmulah City Council: Councillors recognise government's steadfast efforts to improve healthcare facilities at the city hospital

Vice President Faisal Naseem has met with the members of the Fuvahmulah City Council, late this morning, where councillors underlined their appreciation for the hard work undertaken by the government to improve the healthcare facilities and services offered by the city hospital. The meeting was held at the Secretariat of the Fuvahmulah City Council, as part of the Vice President's current visit to Fuvahmulah and Addu cities.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President noted that the government has several ongoing development projects in the city and that the objective is to initiate and complete the projects according to the will and needs of the public. He also said that the President pays close attention to the developmental needs and ongoing projects in Fuvahmulah City.

The members of the Fuvahmulah City Council relayed several interests from their residents to the Vice President during today's meeting and extensively discussed solutions to the issues faced in the city. They discussed modernised road development and upgrading healthcare services and delved into improving education in the city, including the model school concept and additional educational development. The council members further highlighted the ongoing work at the powerhouse, safety upgrades during disembarking to and embarking from the city, safe access to swimming in the areas around the city and tablet computers for the school children. Councillors also relayed concerns regarding the interruption of transportation services between Fuvahmulah City and Huvadhu Atoll, discussing possible resolutions with the Vice President.

Addressing the concerns raised by the council, Vice President Faisal Naseem affirmed that he would raise the issues with the relevant government agencies and work to find suitable solutions. He also shared the latest updates on the projects the councillors enquired regarding.

The Vice President was accompanied at today's meeting by high-level officials from the government. Following the meeting, he visited and toured the site designated for additional upgrades to the Gnaviyani Atoll Education Centre in Fuvahmulah City.