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Air Ambulance Service Launched; Will Fly Direct to India, Sri Lanka
The Maldives government has inaugurated an air ambulance service using a specially fitted Dash-8 aircraft and seaplane for domestic and international medical evacuations, fulfilling a campaign pledge of President Mohamed Muizzu. Health Minister Abdulla Khaleel said the service will fly direct to India and Sri Lanka, with 15 specialist staff recruited and costs of conversion borne by Island Aviation Services Ltd while operations are funded from the state budget.
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Wed 28 FebMinister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen demonstrated the workings of the air ambulances for the first time in a social media…on Wednesdayonly Maldives RepublicMinister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen, in a since deleted social media post on Wednesday, demonstrated the workings of the air ambulances for the first time.
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Thu 29 FebMinister of Health Abdulla Khaleel said at a news conference that a seaplane would be used to transport patients from islands without airpo…on Thursdayonly Maldives RepublicnewestMinister of Health Abdulla Khaleel said at a news conference on Thursday that a seaplane would be used to transport patients from islands where there was no airport or where airports were further away.
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Who said what
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The seaplane will be used [only] during the day. The advantage of the seaplane is that it can approach any island in an emergency
Once this is introduced, it will be a huge relief to the people, the people who are experiencing critical conditions, as the time it takes to provide the treatment will be shortened
In the future, the number [of air ambulance specialists] may have to be increased depending on demand. Initially, 15 specialist staff have been recruited
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15 peoplespecialist staff recruited for the air ambulance serviceMaldives Republic“In the future, the number [of air ambulance specialists] may have to be increased depending on demand. Initially, 15 specialist staff have been recruited,” Khaleel said.
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38-seatseats of the aircraft being converted into an air ambulanceMaldives RepublicA 38-seat aircraft will be converted into an air ambulance with the capacity to carry two patients at a time but with added space to accommodate more stretchers should conditions require, Khaleel said.
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President Mohamed Muizzu revealed that the air ambulance service will utilise a Dash-8 aircraft in conjunction with a seaplane for patient transportation.Manadhoo Island in Noonu (N) AtollMaldives RepublicDuring his visit to Manadhoo Island in Noonu (N) Atoll, President Muizzu revealed that the air ambulance service will utilise a Dash-8 aircraft in conjunction with a seaplane for patient transportation.
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