The Maldives, a small island nation, has been making significant strides in improving its health care system. Implementing a robust primary health care system can further enhance the nation's health outcomes.

Family medicine, also known as primary health care, is the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical attention. It encompasses a broad spectrum of health services, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of various health conditions. Family physicians are trained to provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages, genders, and health conditions, making them essential in maintaining the overall health of a community. 

Primary health care ensures that individuals have access to medical services close to their homes. This accessibility is crucial in providing timely care and preventing the progression of diseases. Continuity of care, where patients have an ongoing relationship with their primary care provider, leads to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. 

One of the core functions of primary health care is to provide preventive services, such as vaccinations, screenings, and health education. These services help in early detection and prevention of diseases, reducing the burden on secondary and tertiary health care facilities.

Family medicine adopts a holistic approach to health care, considering the physical, emotional, and social aspects of a patient's well-being. This comprehensive care model ensures that all factors affecting a patient's health are addressed.

From the initiation of healthcare in the Maldives, we have been providing Primary Healthcare Services which have been adapted and modified according to the needs at any given time. With the super-specialisation within the various medical specialisations, easy accessibility to these specialists has relieved the burden that was previously associated with Primary Health Care.

From the initiation of Health Care in Maldives we have been providing Primary Health Care services which has been adapted and modified to our needs at any given time, but due to the super specialization of medical fields and the easy accessibility to such specialist has made and undue burden the respective faculty. The purpose of a “Family Clinic” should be to triage such patients to the best possible care available as well as to start the required treatment at a timely manner. with improvement of Family Clinic Services in Maldives we will be able to better streamline the health care services as well as provide the best of care to the greatest of number.

Since its inception, Tree Top Hospital Family Clinic has seen a steady increase in the number of patients, reflecting the growing trust and reliance of the public on its services. With a focus on comprehensive family care, the clinic has expanded its range of services to include preventive care, chronic disease management, and pediatric care, among others. This growth is a testament to the clinic’s commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare demands of the community.