Vice President Hussein Mohamed Latheef attended the event to commemorate "Emergency Medicine Day 2024." The event was held at Dharumavantha Hospital this morning.

At today’s event, a video presentation showcasing the development of emergency medicine in the Maldives was displayed. In addition, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) demonstration followed by a 30-minute hands-on CPR practice session was conducted. The Vice President also presented certificates to those who completed the CPR training.

Emergency Medicine was first established in Europe on May 27, 1970. This year's theme for the day is "Climate Change is a Health Emergency Too."