Government of Maldives will be receiving funds from Khalifa Foundation promised by the Khalifa Ben Zaid on president’s tour Dubai, authorities has said. It said that the kingdom will be providing a USD 5.8 Million Dollar fund to help improve telemedicine in the country.
Under the project to improve and assisting healthcare in the country the funds will be used to provide healthcare to islands minimizing islanders to travel to the capital island for treatment using a communication technology.
The fund will provide specialist doctors, nurses, training of biomedical engineers and technicians, the authorities has said. They say the Khalifa Foundation also will provide necessary equipment to establish kiosks and its maintenance including communication equipment through information technology.
The service establishment also will help reduce spending from patients and will provide necessary healthcare available through telemedicine.
SOURCE:HAAMA DAILY
