Vice President Faisal Naseem has inaugurated new services at the healthcare centre on Hulhumeedhoo in Addu City.
The new services, officially launched at a function held in Seenu Atoll School, include ophthalmology, dental, ENT, X-ray, physiotherapy, and dialysis services. After inaugurating the new services, Vice President Naseem toured the healthcare centre and inquired about its operations.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Vice President Naseem reiterated that the administration accorded top priority to improving healthcare services across the country. He said that the new services would ease access to healthcare for the residents of Hulhumeedhoo.
Furthermore, Vice President Naseem also spoke about the administration’s efforts to develop and improve the healthcare sector. He noted ongoing efforts to establish tertiary hospitals in five regions, including Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH). He further said that numerous developmental projects are progressing in Addu, especially in the healthcare and education sectors.
The 16-bed healthcare centre in Hulhumeedhoo, which lies separate from the other islands in Addu, is managed by AEH. Specialist doctors from AEH routinely hold consultations at the healthcare centre, which provides 24-hour services.