Over 60 health organisations exhibit at Hulhumalé expo opened by President Muizzu
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu opened the 2026 Health and Family Expo at Hulhumalé Central Park on 5 November; over 60 health organisations are exhibiting until it closes on 7 November.
Hospitals based both in the Greater Malé Region and in the atolls are among more than 60 health associations and organisations exhibiting at the 2026 Health and Family Expo, which President Dr Mohamed Muizzu opened at Hulhumalé Central Park on 5 November. The event closes on Saturday 7 November.
Practical details
- Open: 5 to 7 November 2026
- Location: Hulhumalé Central Park
- Audience: all ages
Daily opening hours were not given in the President's Office press release of 5 November. Visitors can find out what services are available through health centres as well as other relevant institutions.
Purpose
The President's Office describes the expo's aims as raising public awareness of healthcare, encouraging healthier lifestyle choices and providing accurate information on preventing disease, taking a holistic view of health and wellbeing. It also wants the wider community to play a greater part in promoting public health. The event's slogan is 'Together for a Healthy and Happy Generation'.
The opening
The President was accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed. Cabinet ministers attended, as did senior officials from a number of institutions. Once the ceremony was over, the President and First Lady walked round the stalls and talked to exhibitors.
