Dialysis services have been launched at the Atoll Hospital in Kudahuvadhoo, in Dhaalu Atoll. The service was officially inaugurated by Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim at a special ceremony.
Kidney patients typically require dialysis two to three times a week, with each session lasting about four hours. The new facility can treat up to three patients at a time.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Health Minister said the introduction of dialysis services will benefit residents of Kudahuvadhoo and other islands in the atoll. He noted that the service will reduce the need for long-distance travel for treatment. He added that dialysis services have now been established in 11 islands over the past two years, with the government aiming to expand the service to all atolls during its current term.
The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to ensure equal access to healthcare across the country.