Over USD50 million has been facilitated from the Aasandha scheme in the first three months of this year.
The latest statistics published by Aasandha show that a total of USD54 million was spent from January to March this year, which is an increase of 4.8% over the same period last year. In the first three months of last year, USD52 million was spent under the Aasandha scheme.
The statistics show that the number of individuals seeking services under the Aasandha scheme has also increased in the first three months of this year. There were 276,439 services in the first three months of this year, compared to 273,434 in the same period last year. The Aasandha scheme also covers transportation from one island to another for emergency treatment. In the first three months of this year, the scheme has transported patients from one island to another 1,599 times in emergency situations. In addition, 1,691 individuals were sent abroad for treatment during the first three months of this year.
The government has decided to strengthen the Aasandha scheme and make additional services available under the scheme. Free medical check-ups are now available under the scheme. The increase in the cost of health services also increases the cost of Aasandha services. Therefore, the price of health services provided in the Maldives and abroad will be reviewed.