2026 Budget to Prioritize Health and Education With MVR 500 Million Each

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the 2026 state budget will allot MVR 500 million each to the healthcare and education sectors. The announcement came during a speech in Funadhoo, Nort...

Mohamed Hilmy

16 October 2025, 05:00

In education, the government plans to expand access to higher secondary education, build inclusive classrooms for students with disabilities, train special education teachers, and open a vocational high school.

For the health sector, investments will aim to reduce outbound medical travel by improving local diagnostic and surgical capacity. The plan includes strengthening regional hospitals, upgrading services in Malé, and bolstering facilities on priority islands.

The national health policy for 2026 will integrate preventive and curative strategies to support public well-being. The President said these allocations reflect the administration’s emphasis on social development and essential services.

2026 Budget to Prioritize Health and Education With MVR 500 Million Each

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