
NSPA disburses MVR 25.8 million for medical assistance in June
The expenditure includes MVR 17.7 million allocated for treatment within the Maldives and MVR 8.1 million for treatment abroad.
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The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) disbursed MVR 25.8 million in June under its medical assistance programme, according to figures released by the agency on Monday.
The expenditure includes MVR 17.7 million allocated for treatment within the Maldives and MVR 8.1 million for treatment abroad.
The data shows that the highest number of individuals received assistance for respiratory illnesses, with 112 people benefiting. Support was also extended to patients with a range of other medical conditions.
Breakdown of recipients by illness category includes:
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Spinal and neurological conditions: 111 people
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Orthopaedic conditions: 104 people
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Maternity care: 99 people
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Cancer: 99 people
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Paediatric illnesses: 78 children
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Throat-related conditions: 72 people
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Eye-related conditions: 72 people
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Gastrointestinal issues: 66 people
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Urinary and renal conditions: 63 people
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Cardiovascular conditions: 45 people
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Endocrine disorders: 38 people
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Women's health conditions: 38 people
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Mental health conditions: 38 people
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Other unspecified conditions: 30 people
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Haematologic conditions: 26 people
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Skin-related conditions: 24 people
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Autoimmune diseases: 13 people
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Liver-related conditions: 13 people
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Congenital disorders: 11 people
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Dental care: 11 people
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Thalassaemia: 10 people
NSPA provides financial assistance to eligible individuals through its medical assistance programme, aimed at ensuring access to necessary healthcare services.