Ministry of Health has brought machinery for regional hospitals under development in five regions across Maldives.
The machinery purchased was mainly for Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital, Gan Regional Hospital and Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital. Additionally, the package also includes an MRI scan machine for Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital. The ministry is making arrangements to send the machinery to the respective hospitals.
Speaking to PSM News, Deputy Director General at Health Ministry Thasleema Usman said the installation of the machinery and commencing services at the hospitals will now be affected due to COVID-19 pandemic although the machinery can be supplied to the healthcare facilities as scheduled.
The ministry plans to upgrade the emergency services and intensive care units (ICUs) at the hospitals along with the installation of the machines. The upgrade will reduce the number of people travelling to the capital city for consultations.