Aasandha Company Limited has inaugurated eight new service counters across the Maldives, expanding access to the national health insurance scheme in additional regions.
The new counters have been opened in R. Ungoofaaru, B. Eydhafushi, Lh. Naifaru, ADh. Mahibadhoo, Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, L. Gan, GDh. Thinadhoo and Fuvahmulah City.
With the expansion, residents of these islands can now access Aasandha services and receive direct assistance from company staff within their own communities. The new counters are expected to make it easier for people to apply for medical assistance under the Aasandha scheme and complete related administrative procedures.
Aasandha said the expansion removes the need for residents of these islands to travel elsewhere to obtain information or assistance related to its services. Before the latest expansion, service counters were available only in Malé, Hulhumalé, F. Nilandhoo, Addu City and Kulhudhuffushi City.
The company said the initiative was carried out under the guidance of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare-related services across the country.
The government aims to establish Aasandha service counters in urban centres across all atolls, with the latest expansion representing another step towards increasing nationwide access to the scheme.
Established in 2011, Aasandha Company Limited administers the Maldives’ national social health insurance scheme and provides financial assistance to citizens for eligible medical expenses.
