President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Government will allocate MVR 500 million each to the health and education sectors in the 2026 State Budget.
Speaking to residents of Funadhoo in North Miladhummadulu Atoll, the President said the upcoming budget will place strong focus on strengthening essential services and driving social development through investment in health and education.
In the education sector, the Government plans to enhance inclusive education and expand access to higher secondary opportunities nationwide. According to the President, inclusive classrooms for students with disabilities will be established in all schools, while additional teachers will be trained in special education. He also revealed that a vocational high school will be opened next year to diversify academic and technical learning pathways.
The health sector will see parallel investments aimed at reducing the need for Maldivians to seek medical treatment abroad. President Dr Muizzu said the Government intends to improve domestic capacity for medical testing and surgical procedures. Efforts will also focus on developing regional hospitals and strengthening services in Malé City and priority islands.
The President added that the national health policy for 2026 will integrate both preventive and curative approaches to ensure the overall well-being of citizens, reflecting his Administration’s wider development vision for the country.
