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Aasandha Launches Free Medical Check-Ups: Initial Screenings for Ages 50 and Above

Aasandha launched free medical check-ups at state health facilities on Monday, initially for people aged 50 and above, targeting common diseases such as heart, kidney, lung disease, cancer and diabetes. Rollout continues for other age groups, with those aged 35–49 and under 19 joining in April 2024 and those aged 19–34 from July 2024; Dharumavantha Hospital has set appointment and reporting arrangements.

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  • Any changes to Aasandha's offerings will be announced later, she said.

    Aminath Zeeniya Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • Once the appointment is fixed, a token number will be issued as well as a memo, Haleem said.

    Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Haleem Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • However, tests that cannot be done at an island health centre will be completed by sending samples to the nearest medical facility where tests can be done, she said.

    Heena Waleed Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 6 months Interval before second medical check-up of the year Maldives Republic The second medical check-up of the year will be scheduled after 6 months. However, the test can only be done at the advice of a doctor, she confirmed.

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  • 50 and above Initial eligible age group Maldives Republic The check-up service, launched on Monday, will be rolled out for different age groups, and it will initially be made available for individuals aged 50 and above.

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  • 35 and 49 Second rollout age group Maldives Republic The next eligible groups will include those aged between 35 and 49 and children under 19, starting April 2024.

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  • 19-34 Third rollout age group Maldives Republic Young people, aged 19-34, will be able to apply for the service starting July 2024.

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