Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has revealed the development of the OPD building in Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital has been completed and handed over. The hospital is preparing to begin services in the new building soon.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTCC Adam Azim handed over the OPD building to the CEO of Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital Ahmed Dawood. The government stated that the building will also bring about a major change in the health system of the entire northernmost region of the Maldives.
Speaking to PSM News, Azim said it is the request of the people of the northernmost islands and MTCC aims to develop the building to its fullest and facilitate the service as soon as possible. MTCC has been contracted to complete the project within six months. As part of the project, 24 rooms will be added to the OPD services at the hospital.
The facility is one of the regional hospitals operating in the Maldives which the northern islands widely depend on. The number of people seeking services from the hospital has been increasing significantly over the years. As such, a large number of people from remote islands travel to Kulhudhuffushi every day to seek services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital said the number of consultation rooms is a challenge, as currently there are 11 rooms in the hospital for patients. The hospital acknowledged the waiting list of patients has been increasing and it is difficult to issue the required number of appointments. In addition to consultation rooms, the new building under development will also include a treatment room and a procedure room.