Government of Japan extends a Grant Aid of 3 million USD to be utilized to firmly reinforce Health Sector.

The benevolent Government of Japan has provided a generous grant aid of 400 million Japanese Yen (approximately 3 million USD) to the Maldives in hopes of promoting economic and social development in the country. 

A ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where, The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed Khaleel, and the Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, Her Excellency Keiko Yanai signed the Exchange of Notes relating to the grant aid. 
 
 
This grant aid is set to be utilized to firmly reinforce and further strengthen the service capability and capacity of the health service providers in the country. Highlighting the inclusion of the provision of a sea ambulance equipped with the necessary medical systems and trained staff to be used in the event of a serious illness or medical condition, and on emergency evacuations. 

The monumental demand for Sea Ambulance services has increased immensely, especially due to the ongoing global pandemic and the health sector is in a state of constant struggle, to match its resources and capabilities.  

This assistance extended by the Government of Japan is a much-needed and timely boost to the capabilities of the sea ambulance service and will ensure reliable and uninterrupted service for emergency transfer or medical evacuation of patients during rough weather conditions. 
 

State Minister Khaleel extended his humble gratitude on our beloved nation’s behalf, to the extremely generous Government of Japan for the grant aid, characterizing it as yet another important gesture of Japan’s goodwill and extraordinary generosity to the Maldives. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense and National Security, Ministry of Health, and the officials from the Embassy of Japan.