A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Medtech has installed the new QuanStudio5 PCR machine from Thermofisher Scientific at IGMH PCR Laboratory. The QuantStudio 3 and 5 systems offer connectivity and ease of use. They are designed for both new and experienced users who need simple and affordable real-time PCR systems without compromising performance and quality. The applied Biosystems VeriFlex technology provides […]
IGMH has announced that they will be increasing the number of online clinics to help the public amid the lockdown. IGMH has stated that from 20th April, they will be increasing the number of online clinics operated by the hospital. In addition to that, each department will consult around 10-15 patients each day. IGMH is […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 8th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: With a special permit given to ‘Mihaaru’ news, we waited outside on Boduthakurufaanu Magu at the time of the invitation given to us. Glistening and glimmering in front of us, Maldives’ tallest building. The Dharumavantha Hospital […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 23rd November 2017. The following is a loose translation: Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)’s 25-storey building is the first building to stand that tall in the Maldives. However, the way the construction of the building was awarded and the project cost raises suspicion and foul […]
Police officers on duty: two individuals were stabbed in the capital Male on November 14, 2017. Police arrested a group of people in relation to the stabbing hours after the incident occurred. PHOTO / MIHAARU The police have taken a group of suspects into custody in relation to the stabbing incident that took place in […]
Jailed former defence minister Mohamed Nazim arrives for a court hearing. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU Jailed former defence minister Mohamed Nazim was brought to state-run Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in capital Male early on Monday for treatment. The details of his ailment are not clear. Both his family and lawyers claimed that Maldives Correctional Services […]
The knife that was used to stab the victims were left at the scene of the crime. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU State-run Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) stated on Sunday that the youth who was injured during a knife attack late on Saturday night is now stable. The 24-year-old man was stabbed during the attack which […]
Health Minister Abdullah Nazim speaking at the topping off ceremony of the new 25-storey “Dharumavantha Hospital” located at the capital Male. MIHAARU PHOTO / HUSSEN WAHEED Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim on Wednesday revealed that the new 25-storey hospital currently being developed in capital Male, ‘Dharumavantha Hospital’, will revolutionise the Maldivian health sector. In the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 3rd September 2017. The following is a loose translation: A company proposed 53 million dollars for the project The said company offered 1.2 million dollars for design work The President’s Office and Evaluation Committee sent letter to IGMH after the contract was signed When Indira […]