Maldives takes part in Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting 2021

Maldives has participated in the Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting 2021, which is being held from May 20-21.

The annual meeting is held virtually this year, under the theme ‘Commonwealth response to COVID-19: Ensuring equitable access to vaccines and building resilience for health systems and emergencies’. The meeting aims to facilitate collaboration on key issues such as vaccine development, access to medicines and technology, and strategies to bolster health systems.

The Maldivian delegation at the meeting is led by Minister of State for Health Dr. Shah Abdulla Mahir. Deputy Minister of Health Safiyya Mohamed Saeed and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health Aishath Saamiya is also taking part in the meeting.