Vice President Faisal Naseem visits ‘Home for People with Special Needs’ in K. Guraidhoo

Vice President of Maldives Faisal Naseem visits K. Guraidhoo | Photo: President's Office

Vice President Faisal Naseem has today visited ‘Home for People with Special Needs’ in his visit to K. Guraidhoo.

The Vice President toured the facility and held discussions with the heads of the establishment. Their discussions centred on the most pressing concerns and difficulties faced, and plans for the progress of the facility.

The Vice President acknowledged the diligence and hard work of the staff, offering his praise and encouragement to continue their excellent work.

Vice President Faisal also held discussions with the members of the Island Council. He also toured several locations on the island and met with the administrators of key facilities to inquire about any pressing concerns and the latest updates.

In April 2021, Gender Ministry admitted to facing difficulty in finding doctors for the Guraidhoo Home for People with Special Needs due to Covid-19 pandemic and the shortage of therapists was highlighted in the Vice President’s visit, in addition to major upgrade work for the Island Health Centre.

The Vice President assured that all concerns raised would be passed to relevant government institutions and would be addressed accordingly.