News & Events

The day Maldives embraced Islam

We bring you greetings of the day Maldives embraced Islam. The hospital wishes to inform that all Specialist OPDs and Administration will be closed on Tuesday 2 Raby` al-aakhir 1434 A.H. on the ocassion of this public holiday. However, emergency and IPD services will operate as usual. In cases of real emergencies where specialist services are needed, our on call specialists will be made available.

 

Drowning: an increasing danger for visitors to Maldives

In 2010, 13 tourists were brought dead with 11 males and 2 females. In 2011, the number increased to 15 drowning deaths with 10 males and 5 females. In 2012, up to 2 December 2012, 20 deaths were brought with 16 males and 4 females. The graph below illustrates this information.

 

Continuing Medical Education - Multi Drug Resistant Organisms, Control and Treatment

ADK Hospital in partnership with Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), India is going to conduct a CME session on Multi drug resistant organisms, control and treatment, on February 8, 2013.

 

Patient Engagement Program - Breast Cancer Awareness

As part of the patient engagement component of the Quality Improvement Strategy, activities for patients are planned to be carried out by the ADK Hospital. The activities will be in the form of presentations on important and common illnesses, with a focus on how patients can contribute to preventing and managing their illnesses.

 

Apology, disclosure and trust

Over the years, many Maldivians travel abroad to seek health services. Many a time, these people seek services abroad for those that are readily available in the country. But why?