Drone delivery of lab supplies trialled in GDh. Atoll
His health policies are well-resourced, environmentally friendly and pocket-friendly services, he said.
By
Aminath Shifleen
In the second term of an MDP government, drones will be used to deliver medical supplies and consumables to laboratories in the outer islands, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said on Tuesday.
During his ongoing campaign visits to Gaafu Dhaal Atoll for the upcoming presidential election, the president, speaking in GDh. Madaveli, announced several health policies of his second term. Promising to bring about major changes in the health sector, the president said the national health policy will be focused on prevention.
One of the first things he mentioned as a new service to be introduced in the health sector is the use of drones to deliver supplies to laboratories. The service, which has not yet been officially launched in Maldives, has already been tested in the GDh. atoll, he said.
Among other things the president pledged:
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Establishing National Health Service as a separate agency
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Introducing telemedicine clinic, which provides psychological help over the phone
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Establishing clinics for common diseases and expand the responsibilities of health workers
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Expanding care and coverage for infertility
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Regulating the field of fitness, in accordance with international rules
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Expanding Aasandha coverage for optional vaccines for children
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Introducing special services for the elderly and disabled
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Introducing Adolescent Clinic for young children
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Introducing a private rehabilitation system
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Establishing residential treatment centres in three regions of Maldives for the treatment of drug addicts
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Providing an incentive to grow healthy food
Addressing the gathering, the president said the government will continue to work to build confidence in the health service under health policies. Government will ensure the health services are well-resourced, environmentally friendly and pocket-friendly services, he said.
“This includes providing special treatment in special circumstances,” he said.
