Maldivian, the national carrier, revised its operational procedures to give emergency medical transports highest priority in the flight schedule, a change announced by Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen following the death of a 13-year-old boy allegedly caused by delays in arranging his airlift to Malé. Within 24 hours of the revision, Maldivian conducted three medical transport flights.
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Starting today [Saturday], changes will be implemented to Maldivian policies. If an emergency case arises, the highest priority will be given to medical transport in the flight schedule.
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Starting today [Saturday], changes will be implemented to Maldivian policies. If an emergency case arises, the highest priority will be given to medical transport in the flight schedule.
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The policy revision comes amid growing criticism on social media following the death of a 13-year-old boy from Villingili Island, Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
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