Historic Milestone: Maldives Launches National Migrant Health Policy | 26% Population Covered

Historic Milestone: Maldives Launches National Migrant Health Policy | 26% Population Covered

🏥 Historic moment for Maldives! The Maldives Government launched its first-ever National Migrant Health Policy, directly impacting 132,000 foreign nationals - that's 26% of the entire population! This groundbreaking policy ensures healthcare access for migrants, including 70,000 irregular migrants. Key Impact: ✅ 132,000 migrants now covered ✅ 1 in 4 residents affected ✅ Youth-focused (53% are young people) ✅ Culturally sensitive healthcare services ✅ Developed with IOM & WHO support A major step toward "Health for All" and regional leadership in migrant rights! 🔔 Subscribe for more policy updates 💬 What are your thoughts on migrant healthcare policies? #MaldivesHealth #migrantrights #healthpolicy #iom #HealthForAll #migration #PolicyLaunch