Visit Maldives partners with ADK to promote medical tourism offerings

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADK Hospital to strengthen collaboration in promoting medical tourism offerings of the Maldives.

The agreement was signed by MMPRC’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Ibrahim Shiuree and ADK’s Managing Director Ahmed Afaal, at a ceremony held on the afternoon of 12th December 2024 at MMPRC Headquarters.

Speaking about the initiative, Shiuree, stated “The Maldives has long been synonymous with luxury and leisure. By diversifying our tourism offerings 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 diversified 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 significant milestone in our commitment to elevate the Maldives as a destination for medical tourism. By partnering with MMPRC, we aim to capitalise on the Maldives’ pristine natural beauty, world-class healthcare facilities, and renowned hospitality to attract patients seeking high-quality medical care. We are confident that this initiative will not only benefit the health tourism sector but also contribute to the overall economic growth of the Maldives,” stated Afaal.

This MoU aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to elevate the Maldives’ brand by diversifying our tourism offerings to appeal to more visitor profiles. The individual components of this collaboration, details of which will be shared as they come into motion, are set to revolutionise 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.