The President announces that School of Medicine education will continue at Dharumavantha Hospital in response to MNUSU appeal

In response to an appeal made by the Maldives National University Students' Union (MNUSU), President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has instructed relevant authorities to ensure that students studying in the School of Medicine at the university will continue their education at Dharumavantha Hospital without any disruptions.

Following a letter from the MNUSU to the President on April 23, 2024, the Minister at the President's Office for Strategic Communications arranged a meeting at the President's Office with representatives from relevant Government agencies and student representatives, as requested by the President. The students at the School of Medicine at Maldives National University expressed concerns regarding the possible loss of access to space at Dharumavantha Hospital for educational purposes.

As such, it was announced during the meeting held at the President's Office today (May 9, 2024) that students enrolled in the Maldives National University's School of Medicine will be able to continue their education at Dharumavantha Hospital as before.

Speaking at the meeting, the Maldives National University affirmed that the President's decision reflects his strong prioritisation of student issues, particularly in offering opportunities for higher education students. Representatives from both the university's students' union and the School of Medicine expressed confidence that the President would heed the voices of higher education students and implement the most effective solutions to their concerns.

After the discussions, the President assured prompt addressing of the students' concerns and implementing arrangements to alleviate any disruptions to their studies.

President Dr Muizzu remains committed to addressing matters concerning students and improving healthcare quality within the constraints of the state's fiscal situation. Currently, there are ongoing initiatives to implement a specialised educational facility that is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities required for research by students of Maldives National University's School of Medicine. Moreover, there are efforts underway to increase both the size and the number of beds available for patients at IGMH and Dharumavantha Hospital. Both hospitals are also in the process of introducing new healthcare services to improve patient care.