Sun Siyam Vilu Reef hosts World Cancer Day awareness event

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Luxury Maldivian resort Sun Siyam Vilu Reef hosted a health-focused awareness programme on 7 February 2026 to mark World Cancer Day. Held in partnership with the Cancer Society of Maldives, the initiative aimed to promote disease prevention, early detection and wellbeing across the local community. 

 

The event began with a community run and breakfast on the neighbouring island of Meedhoo in Dhaalu Atoll, followed by an educational seminar geared toward students. Later, Vilu Reef resort team members participated in a wellbeing and support session. 

 

Reflecting on the event, Resort Manager Thoha Yoosuf said: “We are deeply grateful to the Cancer Society of Maldives for their expertise and partnership.

 

“Our mission is to foster a culture of proactive health, ensuring our team and the local community are empowered with the knowledge to build a more resilient future together.”

 

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The event forms part of the broader Sun Siyam Care sustainability initiative, which champions responsible tourism and creating a positive impact within local communities. 

 

Across its portfolio, the hospitality group continues to strengthen community engagement, with Siyam World Maldives recently setting a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous snorkelling event, bringing together guests and residents from neighbouring islands. 

 

Beyond outreach initiatives, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef connects guests with authentic Maldivian culture through curated experiences, including cooking classes featuring traditional cuisine such as Kandu Kukulhu, a rolled tuna curry.

 

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