R.Alifushi raises concerns over prevalence of cancer

The council of Raa Atoll Alifushi on Thursday requested President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to conduct research into the prevalence of cancer on the island.

The President met with island Council and Women's Development Committee (WDC) members of Alifushi during his visit to the island.

Discussions at the meeting focused on the administration's developmental initiatives, plans for the island, and ways to address the concerns of the island's community.

Council members expressed their gratitude to President Solih and his administration for the significant developmental progress of the island under his leadership.

They described the development attained during this administration to be comparable to that seen over the past 20 years.

Some of the developmental work on the island includes airport development and water and sewerage network projects.

Additionally, memebers shared with President Solih the needs and concerns of the island's community.

This discussion covered topics such as renovation of the eastern harbour, expanding land in the industrial zone, developing a social centre, and expediting the hospital project.

The WDC members in addition to addressing the increasing number of cases of cancer in the island also raised concerns related to the management of waste generated at the boatyard on the island.

Speaking at the meeting, President Solih revealed that funds had been secured for the hospital project and briefed on the progress of the administration's developmental work on the island.

He further noted that road construction projects on the islands would ensue ongoing water and sewerage network projects.

President Solih also assured the community leaders of the administration's commitment to seek ways to address their concerns. A senior delegation of the government accompanied him to the meeting.