President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has expressed gratitude for the risk and services provided by doctors.
In a tweet, President Solih noted the National Doctors Day this year came at a time when the services and sacrifices of healthcare professionals to the nation is on profound display. He said the country owes medical professionals an immense debt of gratitude for the risks they undertake daily to keep the society safe from COVID-19 pandemic.
In a televised address delivered following the detection of COVID-19 in the Maldives, President Solih said the first and foremost word will be decided by the healthcare professionals during the current situation.
Meanwhile, Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen expressed the deepest gratitude to the doctors for their dedicated and unwavering commitment to provide exceptional care during unprecedented times. He appreciated the efforts of the doctors, commending them for their tireless role to save humanity.
Moreover, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom stated the whole nation salutes the heroic doctors and healthcare professionals serving in the frontline to control the spread of COVID-19 in the Maldives.
Healthcare professionals, including doctors, have played a key role in urging all citizens to stay indoors and to take precautionary measures against COVID-19.