Maldives delegation visits China on trip aimed at strengthening health sector, boosting cooperation

A delegation representing the healthcare sector of the Maldives have travelled to China's Sichuan Province on an official visit.

Led by the Minister of State for Health, Family and Welfare, Mohamed Mahir, the delegation arrived in Sichuan on Sunday.

The delegation comprises representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC), the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council (MNMC), Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Hulhumalé Hospital, and the Maldives National University (MNU).

During this five-day visit, the delegation is scheduled to tour prominent hospitals, medical colleges, and pharmaceutical companies in Sichuan. Additionally, high-level meetings and discussions will be held with key relevant departments in the region.

Commenting on the visit, Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua expressed hope that all delegation members would seize this visit to Sichuan as an opportunity to strengthen communication and exchanges with relevant local departments and healthcare institutions.

A health delegation from the Maldives, led by Minister of State for Health, Family and Welfare Mohamed Mahir, has arrived in Sichuan. The delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare (@MoHmv), MMDC(@mmdc_mv), MNMC(@Mnmc_Maldives), IGMH(@igmhmv), Hulhumale Hospital(@HMH_mv) and MNU(@MNUedu). During the five-day visit, they will visit well-known hospitals, medical schools and medicine companies, and meet with relevant departments. I hope all delegation members will take this Sichuan visit as an opportunity to strengthen communication and exchanges with relevant Sichuan departments and health institutions, deepen understanding of China’s experience and practices in medical services, talent cultivation, capacity building, medicines and medical equipment, and actively explore multi-level, all-round and sustainable cooperation pathways. I wish the Sichuan visit a complete success!

— Ambassador Kong Xianhua (@China_Amb_Mdv) October 18, 2026

He further noted that the visit would deepen understanding of China’s practices and expertise in medical service provision, talent cultivation, capacity building, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment.

He also encouraged the delegation to actively explore multi-level, comprehensive, and sustainable avenues of cooperation between both sides.