IGMH Welcomes Maldives’ First Haematology Specialist
Dr Zeena Mohamed Fuad, first Maldivian doctor specialising in haematology, who currently works in the IGMH | Photo: IGMH
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has announced that the Maldives’ first Maldivian doctor specialising in haematology, Dr Zeena Mohamed Fuad, has joined the hospital’s service.
In a post shared on X, IGMH welcomed Dr Zeena and said her expertise would greatly benefit patients and the wider community.
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Haematology is a specialised field focused on blood, blood-forming organs and related diseases. The field includes diagnosing and treating conditions such as iron deficiency and blood cancer.
A warm welcome to Dr. Zeena Mohamed Fuad, the first Maldivian Doctor to specialize in Clinical Haematology, who joins our team as a Consultant Sub Specialist in Clinical Haemotology. Her remarkable journey and expertise will greatly benefit our patients and community. pic.twitter.com/25njqRU4S2— IGMH (@igmhmv) May 19, 2026
The appointment marks the first time a Maldivian doctor trained in haematology has joined medical services in the country.
The development follows the recent start of consultations by the Maldives’ first doctor specialising in breast cancer surgery, Dr Altaf Adnan Ismail, at Hulhumalé Hospital.
