Vice President Faisal Naseem has stated the future of the nation greatly depends on the quality of healthcare services and societal well-being. The vice president made the remark while speaking at the launching ceremony of Maldives Demographic and Health Survey 2016-2017 findings. The event was held at Hotel Jen.
During the speech, the vice president highlighted health improvement is not just a responsibility of the Ministry of Health, but also an important responsibility of every individual, association, government and individual institution. Providing detail on Individual's duty to do what is necessary to stay healthy the vice president underscored the importance of shaping the lifestyle in a more healthy way. He also emphasised to stay away from bad habits, eat healthy food and exercise regularly to improve an individual's physical and psychological health.
Highlighting the importance of findings of Maldives Demographic and Health Survey 2016-2017, vice president noted the national survey identifies the relationship between demographics and health. He also noted the survey will help the administration to build strategies and policies on improving the health sector.
Speaking in this regard, he pointed out the survey reflects ill effect tobacco; therefore, will help the administration to set strategies to reduce these bad habits. At the speech, the vice president highlighted the First 100-Days Goals of President Solih's administration targeted to set strategies to minimise the consumption of tobacco.
Concluding the speech, vice president noted the importance of Demographic and Health Survey. He also expressed gratitude for people who contributed in developing the Maldives Demographic and Health Survey 2016-2017. He further thanked all the staff at Ministry of Health for preparing such a useful and informative survey.