Health centre expansions in five islands contracted out as election period begins

Three state‑owned companies have been awarded contracts to construct new buildings and expand health facilities in five islands, under the Ministry of Health’s efforts to strengthen services across the atolls.

The agreements were signed with Road Development Corporation (RDC), Fenaka Corporation, and MTCC.

RDC was awarded the project to build an extension to the G.Dh. Hoandeddhoo Health Centre. The agreement was signed by State Minister Ismail Abdullah on behalf of the ministry, and CFO Hassan Rifaee Bushry for RDC.  

The MVR 8.1 million project, to be completed in 365 days, includes a nurse’s station, a four‑bed ward, a private room, laboratory, public health unit, meeting hall, laundry and store room.

Fenaka Corporation received two projects, the extension of the R. Maakurathu and R. Vaadhoo health centres. State Minister Mohamed Mahir signed on behalf of the ministry, while Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Arif signed for Fenaka.  

The Maakurathu project was awarded for MVR 5.1 million with a 300‑day duration, while the Vaadhoo project was awarded for MVR 5.7 million to be completed in 365 days. Both projects include wards and laboratory services.

MTCC was awarded the contract to complete the unfinished new health centre in Th. Kandoodhoo and to extend the building of the K. Himmafushi Health Centre. The agreements were signed by State Minister Ismail Shareef and MTCC DMD Ahmed Shareef Abdul‑Rahman Yusuf.  

The Kandoodhoo project is valued at MVR 21.8 million with a 390‑day duration, while the Himmafushi project is valued at MVR 11.2 million with a 360‑day duration.  

Himmafushi’s extension will include two wards, two private rooms, a laboratory, general and medical store rooms, an X‑ray room and laundry. The signing was attended by MP Dr Anara Naeem.

According to the ministry, these projects will improve access to essential health services in the atolls and bring care closer to communities.