New US $110m hospital set to open

Tens of thousands of Maldivians go abroad each year to seek medical treatment unavailable in the country. A 2014 survey conducted by the central bank found that 57 percent of Maldivians travelled overseas for medical purposes.

Champa Brothers issued banking license

The Champa Brothers, pioneers in Maldives tourism, are teaming up with Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank of Ceylon to open a bank in the Maldives.

Construction of tertiary hospital in Hulhumalé to begin in May