Vice President Faisal Naseem has inaugurated the country's first Prosthetic and Orthotics Laboratory at Hulhumale' Hospital.
At the inauguration event, Vice President Naseem said that the administration is prioritising expanding the healthcare sector, focusing on the well-being of all people, and addressing the needs of disadvantaged groups. He said that the establishment of a prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing laboratory will significantly benefit numerous individuals, particularly those who have lost limbs due to accidents, diseases, or congenital conditions. He also emphasised the benefits of a laboratory providing prosthetic implants and custom-made orthotic devices.
Additionally, Vice President Naseem Naseem highlighted the collective efforts of government institutions in advancing healthcare services across the nation and acknowledged the achievements made in this regard. He also recognised the contributions of all those who played a role in this endeavour. He expressed gratitude to the government of India for assisting in establishing the laboratory and emphasised the various foreign contributions to advancing the healthcare sector.
The Prosthetic and Orthotics Laboratory is part of the administration's efforts to equip healthcare facilities with specialists and establish state-of-the-art facilities to provide high-quality health services in the country. The new laboratory will provide advanced medical care to individuals who have lost limbs due to accidents, diseases, or congenital conditions. The laboratory will offer prosthetic implants and custom-made orthotic devices, improving the quality of life for patients and empowering them to lead dignified lives.
Prosthetic and orthotic assistive devices were sourced from abroad. However, by establishing a laboratory in Hulhumale' Hospital, the government's procurement costs for such devices are expected to be reduced threefold, and service delivery will be expedited. Developing a comprehensive healthcare system is among the administration's priorities in addressing the healthcare needs of the public.