India Health Expo 2016 begins - February 13, 2016, Sun Online
Maldivian Health Minister Iruthisham Adam and Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Akilesh Mishra inaugurating India Health Expo 2016. Sun photo: Yoosuf Sofwan
India Health Expo 2016, the biggest event planned during India-Maldives Health and Wellness Week, began at Dharubaaruge on Friday night.
The event was inaugurated by Maldivian Health Minister Iruthisham Adam and Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Akilesh Mishra.
During the inauguration ceremony, Minister Iruthisham noted the assistance provided by India to develop and improve Maldivian health sector, and expressed gratitude for the assistance.
She said that Indian government suggestion to hold the Expo in Maldives was perfect as it coincided with a time when Maldivian government was planning and executing projects to develop Maldivian health sector.
Mishra said that health sector was the focal point of the close relationship between India and Maldives, and that Indian government was dedicated to remain steadfast in providing assistance to Maldives in that area.
Mishra noted the achievements made by Indian health sector and the fact that thousands of doctors are trained by the country each year.
He said that it was a pleasure to share the knowledge and expertise of Indian doctors with the rest of the world.
Mishra said that health sector was one area that every country continuously worked on improving, and that no country could provide perfect health services.
He said that countries needed to assist one another to provide quality health services to its citizens.
The book, India-Maldives: Partners for a Healthier Future, was unveiled during the ceremony by Minister Iruthisham.
The first health expo to be held in the country, India Health Expo 2016 will continue at Dharubaaruge until next Monday.
Over 20 specialists from 18 Indian hospitals – including Apollo Hospital, NU Hospital, KIMS Hospital, Colombia Asia and Basavantharam India American Cancer Hospital - are participating in the event.
There is no entrance fees for Maldivians or foreigners for the Expo, in which discounted treatment packages will be provided.
Other events planned for India-Maldives Health and Wellness Week include a medical camp at Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) from February 14-18, and India-Maldives Health Partnership Dialogue.
