In a pivotal move towards bolstering the healthcare infrastructure, President Muizzu declared today that the Maldives would undertake a comprehensive revision of its National Medicine Policy.

Addressing the 19th Parliament's last session, the president highlighted the government's commitment to elevating healthcare standards in the country.

President Muizzu shed light on the ongoing efforts to enhance the national policy, emphasizing the streamlining of the medicine registration process.

Under the proposed revisions, if a medicine is registered in an accepted reference registry authority, the registration process in the Maldives will be simplified.

This is aimed at expediting the availability of essential medications to the Maldivian population.

A significant aspect of the revamped policy includes the establishment of a bulk procurement system.

This strategic approach aims to secure cost-effective and high-quality medicines for the country.

President Muizzu underscored the importance of accessing affordable and top-tier medicines for the citizens, marking a shift towards decreasing dependency.

Moreover, the president articulated plans to fortify the storage conditions of medicines.

A robust surveillance and monitoring mechanism will be instituted and expanded to ensure that medications are stored under optimal conditions, adhering to stringent guidelines.

This announcement aligns with the recent revelation that the Maldives intends to procure medicines directly from the original developers in Europe and other countries, signaling a strategic move towards diversifying sources and reducing dependency on India.