IGMH on halt, Doctors on sick leave

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The biggest hospital in Maldives, Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) is at a standstill as the doctors, with the exception of one, did not report to work. Out of 25 Maldivian doctors on duty roster only Dr. Shaan reported to work.

According to reliable information received most of nurses are on sick leave as well.

IGMH Deputy Director Abdul Sattar, speaking to Miadhu Daily, informed that as nearly all the doctors on today’s duty roster are on sick leave, the services of some the departments are at a complete halt. He said foreign doctors on the hospital’s pay role are being called in, in an effort to solve the crisis. He noted that some of doctors have even reported sick for tomorrow as well. more....