President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has met with Dr. Rudolf Seiters, President of the German Red Cross, according to a statement issued by the president’s office. The meeting was held at the President’s Office yesterday.
Speaking at the meeting, President Gayoom thanked the German Red Cross for their assistance and support in the post tsunami relief efforts.
The German Red Cross had helped construct health posts in 9 islands; health centers in 2 islands; health posts in 5 islands; and health centers, Atoll hospitals and regional hospitals in 8 islands.
President Gayoom briefed Dr. Seiters on the various projects undertaken by the Government for the reconstruction of houses for tsunami victims. President also highlighted the government’s efforts to construct safe islands to protect the people from such natural calamities.
During the meeting, Dr. Seiters noted the support the German Red Cross received from the Government of Maldives. Further, he said that the Maldives had close relations with Germany and that the many German tourists who visit the Maldives help further strengthen this relationship.
Dr. Seiters also briefed the President on his visit to Dhuvaafaru Island. He noted that the work of the island was going well.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Health Ilyas Ibrahim; Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Ahmed Shareef; Deputy Minister at the President’s Office, Dr. Hala Hameed; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sheena Moosa; Head of International Services of the German Red Cross, Dr. Johannes Richert; and the first Head of Delegation of the German Red Cross to the Maldives, Gunther Geiger.
Speaking at the meeting, President Gayoom thanked the German Red Cross for their assistance and support in the post tsunami relief efforts.
The German Red Cross had helped construct health posts in 9 islands; health centers in 2 islands; health posts in 5 islands; and health centers, Atoll hospitals and regional hospitals in 8 islands.
President Gayoom briefed Dr. Seiters on the various projects undertaken by the Government for the reconstruction of houses for tsunami victims. President also highlighted the government’s efforts to construct safe islands to protect the people from such natural calamities.
During the meeting, Dr. Seiters noted the support the German Red Cross received from the Government of Maldives. Further, he said that the Maldives had close relations with Germany and that the many German tourists who visit the Maldives help further strengthen this relationship.
Dr. Seiters also briefed the President on his visit to Dhuvaafaru Island. He noted that the work of the island was going well.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Health Ilyas Ibrahim; Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Ahmed Shareef; Deputy Minister at the President’s Office, Dr. Hala Hameed; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sheena Moosa; Head of International Services of the German Red Cross, Dr. Johannes Richert; and the first Head of Delegation of the German Red Cross to the Maldives, Gunther Geiger.
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