Dialysis and Expanded Health Services Launched in Dhaalu Atoll

Dialysis services have been launched at the Atoll Hospital in Kudahuvadhoo, Dhaalu Atoll, providing vital treatment for kidney patients. 

The service was inaugurated by the Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, during a special ceremony. The new facility is capable of treating up to three patients simultaneously, with each dialysis session typically lasting four hours and requiring two to three sessions per week.

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The introduction of dialysis services in Kudahuvadhoo aims to benefit residents of the island and neighbouring communities by reducing the need for long-distance travel for treatment. Over the past two years, dialysis facilities have been established on ten islands, with the government planning to expand the service to all atolls during its current term. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to ensure equitable access to healthcare across the country.

In Hulhudheli, Dhaalu Atoll, Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim also inaugurated three additional healthcare developments at the local health centre. These included the launch of a 16-hour operational schedule, the initiation of laboratory services, and the groundbreaking of a new health facility extension building. 

The expanded hours increase the availability of care, while the laboratory allows residents to access essential diagnostics, including blood tests, on the island. The new building, to be constructed by the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Limited (MTCC), is expected to address space constraints and enhance service delivery.

Separately, the Minister laid the foundation for an extension at the Rinbidhoo Health Centre, reinforcing the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in populated outer atolls. These developments are designed to provide more accessible, modern, and comprehensive health services to residents, reducing the need to travel for basic medical care.