Night-time Out Patient Department (OPD) services have been introduced at the main government hospital, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), in order to reduce the long queues for doctor consultations.
Large queues for consulting doctors of various specialties is a persistent issue that has plagued the main government hospital.
Speaking during the latest episode of ‘Rayyithunna Eku’ podcast, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced the commencement of night-time OPD services at IGMH which he said would reduce the queue, especially over commonly treated illnesses.
“Night-time OPD services have now been introduced at IGMH. This would significantly reduce the queue. It will especially address long queues for commonly treated illnesses,” he said.
The President further revealed that easier arrangements have been made for inpatients undergoing treatment to procure medicine.
President Muizzu, emphasizing the importance his administration places on strengthening medical services across the country, said recruitments are open for over 200 positions in the field.
As per the President, this would greatly aid in improving medical services across the country over the next two years.
Notably, the President inaugurated a new multi-specialty wing at IGMH with 75 beds. They include 44 beds in the General Ward, 15 beds in the High-Dependency Unit, 14 private rooms and two beds in a Burn Unit introduced for the first time-ever.