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Society
Former Dhiraagu Chairman Rilwan Shareef passes away
Rilwan Shareef, former Chairman of Dhiraagu and veteran public servant who held senior government and corporate positions, passed away on Monday while receiving treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital. He was appointed Dhiraagu Chairman in 2014 and removed from the post in February 2015, and also served as Managing Director of Villa Air, State Minister and Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Finance, and a Director on the board of the Maldives Stock Exchange.
Health
IGMH Admitted 500 Stroke Patients Last Year; One in Five Treated Under 45
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) admitted 500 patients for stroke treatment last year, with one in five of those treated being under 45. On PSM News' Raajje Miadhu programme, IGMH consultant neurosurgeon Dr Ali Afee highlighted risk factors including high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, urged immediate care when symptoms appear, and stressed family involvement in recovery after discharge.
Health
IGMH treats a stroke patient every 16 hours
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) reports that it receives a stroke patient every 16 hours, according to neurology specialist Dr Salman Nizam. Ahead of World Stroke Day, IGMH is holding a public awareness and screening event at Artificial Beach, and advises the public on recognising stroke symptoms and reducing risk factors.
Politics
Parliament Committee Launches Broad Review to Reform State Health Insurance
The Public Accounts Committee of the People's Majlis has begun a comprehensive review of the Maldives' health insurance framework, including the universal Aasandha scheme, after a petition sought cancellation of parliamentarians' special medical insurance packages. The committee resolved to conduct the study in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, private insurers and major hospitals, and to notify the Petitions Committee of its inquiry.
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