President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has instructed relevant authorities to ensure that School of Medicine students can continue their education at Dharumavantha Hospital after Maldivian National University Student's Union (MNUSU) made an appeal to the President.

Following a letter from the MNUSU to the President on April 23, 2024, the Minister at the President's Office for Strategic Communications arranged a meeting at the President's Office with representatives from relevant Government agencies and student representatives, as requested by the President. The students at the School of Medicine at Maldives National University expressed concerns regarding the possible loss of access to space at Dharumavantha Hospital for educational purposes.

During the meeting held at PResident's Office on Thursday, it was announced that School of Medicine students will be able to continue their education at Dharumavantha Hospital as before.

Speaking at the meeting, the Maldives National University affirmed that the President's decision reflects his strong prioritisation of student issues, particularly in offering opportunities for higher education students. Representatives from both the university's students' union and the School of Medicine expressed confidence that the President would heed the voices of higher education students and implement the most effective solutions to their concerns.

After the discussions, the President assured prompt addressing of the students' concerns and implementing arrangements to alleviate any disruptions to their studies.

Currently, there are ongoing initiatives to implement a specialised educational facility that is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities required for research by students of Maldives National University's School of Medicine. Moreover, there are efforts underway to increase both the size and the number of beds available for patients at IGMH and Dharumavantha Hospital. Both hospitals are also in the process of introducing new healthcare services to improve patient care.