Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADK Hospital, to strengthen our collaboration in promoting medical tourism oerings of the Maldives. The agreement was signed by MMPRC’s Chief Executive Ocer and Managing Director (CEO and MD), Mr Ibrahim Shiuree, and ADK’s Managing Director, Mr Ahmed Afaal, at a ceremony held on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at MMPRC Headquarters.

Speaking about the initiative, CEO and MD Shiuree, stated “The Maldives has long been synonymous with luxury and leisure. By diversifying our tourism oerings to include medical tourism, we are not only strengthening our position as a global travel destination but also contributing to the development of healthcare infrastructure in the Maldives. This MoU with ADK Hospital marks an important milestone in realising the Government's vision for a more diversied tourism sector.”

Under this collaboration, MMPRC and ADK Hospital will work together to enhance the Maldives’ reputation as a destination for high-quality medical services. This partnership highlights the potential of medical tourism to contribute to the country’s economic growth while providing exceptional healthcare solutions to international visitors.

"Today marks a signicant milestone in our commitment to elevate the Maldives as a destination for medical tourism. By partnering with MMPRC, we aim to capitalize on the Maldives' pristine natural beauty, world-class healthcare facilities, and renowned hospitality to attract patients seeking high-quality medical care. We are condent that this initiative will not only benet the health tourism sector but also contribute to the overall economic growth of the Maldives." stated ADK’s Managing Director, Mr Ahmed Afaal.

This MoU aligns with the government’s ongoing eorts to elevate the Maldives’ brand by diversifying their tourism oerings to appeal to more visitor proles. The individual components of this collaboration, details of which will be shared as they come into motion, are set to revolutionize the medical tourism landscape in the Maldives. Through initiatives such as this, MMPRC will continue to showcase the Maldives as a destination that caters to the needs of every kind of traveller.