We are in the sickness business: we need to get into the health business
The health system in this country as well as other countries is designed to treat sickness and disease care rather than health care.
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World Sickle Cell Day
A United Nations resolution made 19th June as World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD). Globally there are probably over 2 million people who are affected with the disease. Though I have no statistical evidence, it is likely that a number of individuals in the Maldives are affected by this painful, life shortening illness.
Helenbeli Lounge
The longest serving doctor at the Hospital, Dr. RJC Pandian opened the lounge on 2nd July 2012. The Management hopes that the facility will be used productively to its optimal by all the doctors in the Hospital.
New COO and Interim CMO
Mr. Abdulla Shinah was appointed as the COO of ADK Hospital on June 27, 2012 and on July 1, 2012, the Management appointed Dr. Mijares, Consultant ENT as an interim CMO. Dr Mijares will fill in the post till a permanent CMO is appointed.The time factor: my doctor is in a hurry!
We conducted an audit at doctors’ OPD’s to determine the amount of time doctors spend with patients. Given that the doctors have to take a patient history, examine the patient, write the records and produce a prescription, obviously time is needed to ensure all these are done.
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Islamic New Year: Public holiday notice
September 11, 2018 - We bring you greetings on the occasion of Islamic New Year 1439. We wish to inform all customers that 11.09.2018 will be observed as a Hospital Holiday.
The first batch of Emergency Medical Technicians of the Maldives graduated from the School of Health Sciences ADK Hospital
September 6, 2018 - The graduation ceremony of the first course conducted by the School of Health Sciences, ADK Hospital was held today at Champa Central Hotel. The students graduated at this ceremony are also the first batch of trained Emergency Medical Technicians of the country. The graduates will be given license by Maldives Allied Health Council to practice as Emergency Medical Technicians. The course is also accredited by Maldives Qualification Authority.