The President assured the residents that these projects would be implemented with urgency and given the utmost priority.
The President's Office
On 20 August 2025, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the 30-bed health centre currently under construction in AA. Thoddoo will be developed into a hospital.
The President made the announcement while addressing Thoddoo residents during his ongoing tour of the inhabited islands of North Ari Atoll.
He noted that specialists from the Ministry of Health had confirmed the feasibility of incorporating an operating theatre and an intensive care unit, enabling the facility to be upgraded to hospital status.
During the meeting, the contract for the development of Thoddoo School’s infrastructure was signed, alongside the agreement for the construction of the island’s southern bridge. Additionally, the official launch of the Thoddoo sewerage system was also announced. The President assured the residents that these projects would be implemented with urgency and given the utmost priority.
He further confirmed that all necessary preparations have been completed to commence the island’s road development project, which would be carried out without delay. In addition, lighting installations for the football stadium, the fitness and recreation centre, and the outdoor gym are scheduled to be completed within the year.
Underscoring Thoddoo’s role as a leading agricultural island, the President announced that work on establishing The Maldives National University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science on the island would begin soon.
Recognising the island’s prominence in both agriculture and tourism, the President also revealed that scheduled seaplane services to Thoddoo will begin in February next year, supported by the construction of a dedicated seaplane platform.
The visit also saw the inauguration of the Bank of Maldives US Dollar ATM service in Thoddoo and the laying of the foundation stone for the new BML branch. Earlier in the day, foundation stones were laid for the island’s new police station and council office building.
