Govt to build elderly care facility in southernmost city

The government has decided to build an elderly care facility in the southernmost Atoll Addu city, president's office said Monday.

According to the president's office, during Sunday's cabinet meeting president Dr. Mohamed Muizzu made the decision to establish the facility named "Isravvehinge Hiyaavahi" in Addu City, Feydhoo upon the recommendation made by the social and family development ministry.

This facility will aim to provide quality services to nurture an environment where senior citizens in need of care, due to lack of family support, can spend the rest of their lives happy and content, president's office said. 

Following the President's decision, the government will implement a programme rewarding points to individuals who live with or care for senior citizens in newly established housing schemes, allowing families to live with seniors, the office added.

"President Dr Muizzu additionally resolved to amend the laws and regulations protecting the rights of senior citizens."