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Addu Development Plan2026–2031
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Goal 8 of 12

Health and well-being

Comprehensive care within 10 minutes of home

Addu City faces growing health challenges, including rising non-communicable diseases, mental health needs, and the high cost of care and medicines. Strengthening prevention — through cancer screening, nutrition, and active lifestyles — alongside improved mental health support is essential for long-term well-being. Upgrading island health centres into effective primary healthcare providers and positioning Addu Equatorial Hospital as the southern medical hub will improve access and quality of care. Investing in a skilled health workforce and affordable services will ensure a resilient, inclusive, and people-centred health system. There are 561 people in the health workforce in Addu. There are 19 registered pharmacies.

Where we are today

operational health facilities
11operational health facilities
specialist doctors
37specialist doctors
medical officers
25medical officers
nurses
147nurses
registered pharmacies
19registered pharmacies

Targets

  1. Target 8.1

    Screen 90% of adults for diabetes, hypertension, and priority cancers every two years.

  2. Target 8.2

    Establish 50 bed hospitals in Feydhoo and Maradhoo by 2028.

  3. Target 8.3

    Ensure 100% of residents have access to comprehensive healthcare within 10 minutes of their home.

  4. Target 8.4

    Develop a virtual network of hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and wellness service providers by 2028.

Strategies and actions

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  1. Strategy 01: Active healthy community

    • Develop gyms and fitness centres

    • Organise group fitness activities and sports events

    • Conduct nutrition education led by Chefs

    • Prioritise mosquito and vector control

  2. Strategy 02: Cancer prevention and early detection

    • Conduct systemic free screening

    • Establish a registry to track diagnosis and outcomes

    • Implement tobacco control and insulin resistance awareness

    • Conduct food, water and air quality audit and monitoring

  3. Strategy 03: 24/7 mental health support

    • Establish a trained team of counsellors

    • Create spaces for walk-in counselling services

    • Conduct training for counsellors and crisis responders

    • Establish peer and youth ambassador groups

  4. Strategy 04: Comprehensive modern care

    • Establish hospitals in Feydhoo and Maradhoo

    • Expand maternal, child health, and fertility treatment services

    • Establish a hyperbaric chamber

    • Establish veterinary care clinic

  5. Strategy 05: Smart health services

    • Establish digital appointment management system

    • Establish digital surveillance for lifestyle diseases

    • Launch electronic health record system

    • Promote wearable health devices and digital monitoring

  6. Strategy 06: Access to quality pharmaceuticals

    • Develop an Addu Essential Medicine List

    • Network the public and private pharmacies in region

    • Enable digital stock monitoring

    • Integrate tele-pharmacy, e-prescription and home delivery