Health

Maldives Health and Family Expo open until 7 November

The Health and Family Expo 2026 runs from 5 to 7 November at Hulhumalé Central Park. More than 60 health organisations are taking part, the President's Office said.

By Mohamed Hussain·Nov 6, 2026, 10:56 AM · Updated Nov 6, 2026, 10:56 AM

A man in a light pink shirt holds a tablet at an outdoor event, standing between a woman with glasses in a dark brown embroidered top on the left and a woman in a taupe headscarf and matching dress on the right, with a crowd of men in shirts behind them and greenery out of focus — The opening of the Health and Family Expo 2026 at Hulhumalé Central Park on 5 November. · The President's Office

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The Health and Family Expo 2026 is on at Hulhumalé Central Park from 5 to 7 November 2026, so it ends on Saturday. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu opened it, the President's Office said in a press release on 5 November.

Dates and venue

Dates: 5 to 7 November 2026
Venue: Hulhumalé Central Park
Open to people of all ages

The press release does not give daily opening hours.

Who is taking part

More than 60 health-related associations and organisations are taking part, including hospitals from the Greater Malé Region and the atolls. Visitors can learn about healthcare services offered through health centres and other relevant institutions.

The President's Office says the expo aims to raise public awareness of healthcare, encourage healthy lifestyle choices and give accurate information on disease prevention, through a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. It also seeks greater community involvement in promoting public health. The slogan is "Together for a Healthy and Happy Generation".

At the opening

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed accompanied the President. Cabinet ministers and senior officials from several institutions also attended. After the opening, the President and First Lady toured the exhibition stalls and spoke with participants.

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