Aasandha cover medical check-ups kicks in

The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has announced that the first batch of people, those over the age of 50 will be able to get medical check-ups through Aasandha from this Monday onwards.

It was president Mohamed Muizzu's presidential promise to provide medical check-ups to Maldivians through the government's health insurance scheme, Aasandha. As per the promise, the Cabinet had on May 5 approved a provision for medical treatment from Aasandha.

A rule has been formulated to enable patients to undergo medical check-ups twice a year through Aasandha under the guidance of doctors.

Under the rule, medical check-up services will be available at government health facilities from Monday, NSPA said in a statement.

The aim is to facilitate early detection of major diseases and early treatment and improve the health of the people. In addition, the objectives include building a generation that focuses on preventing diseases via changing lifestyle by instilling a culture of staying healthy.

Starting dates of medical check-ups for different age groups under Aasandha

NSPA will open registration for the medical check-up service on Monday. The service will be available at island health centres, regional and atoll hospitals.

Medical check-ups can be done at Hulhumale Hospital, IGMH and Villimale Hospital as well.

If you need a second medical check-up within a year, you can have a second check-up as per the doctor’s advice.