The medical team of the Bangladesh Armed Forces deployed by the Government of Bangladesh to assist the Maldives in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, has completed their work and departed to Bangladesh.
The team of healthcare professionals arrived in the Maldives on March 3, 2021 in response to a request made by the President of the Maldives to assist in the “Covid-19 Dhifaau” country-wide vaccination programme. During their stay in the Maldives, the team worked side by side with Maldivian health professionals, contributing their professional expertise and support to the vaccination roll-out in the greater Male’ area.
In a press statement on July 6, the Government of the Maldives conveyed its deep appreciation to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, the Government and the Bangladesh Armed Forces for their unwavering support and generous assistance extended in addressing the trials presented by COVID-19 on multiple fronts.