Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has reaffirmed the Government's unwavering commitment to increasing investment in the dental sector, enhancing the quality of dental services, and expanding access to high-quality dental care for all citizens.
He made these remarks while addressing the official ceremony held at Hotel Jen to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Government's dental services.
In his address, the Vice President urged dental professionals to make this milestone the beginning of a new era of innovation by adopting the latest advances in dental technology and delivering modern, high-quality dental services.
In his address, the Vice President expressed his sincere appreciation to all those who have contributed to the advancement of dental services in the Maldives. He paid special tribute to Mohamed Saleem, describing his five decades of uninterrupted service to the nation's health sector as a legacy and as an exemplary model of public service.
He expressed pride in the progress made in developing the country's dental workforce, noting that Maldivian dental specialists are now serving within the public health system across a broad range of specialised fields. He emphasised that one of the priorities of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and his Administration is to ensure that specialised dental services are decentralised and made accessible across the atolls. He further noted that concerted efforts to realise this objective are already well underway.
Concluding his address, the Vice President expressed confidence that the Maldives' dental services would continue to advance, becoming a regional benchmark for excellence in oral healthcare.
During the ceremony, the Vice President officially launched a commemorative publication chronicling the history of the Government Dental Department. He also presented awards in recognition of the pioneers of dental care in the Maldives, as well as individuals who played a pivotal role in introducing dental services to the country.
