Government blames Nasheed for delay in MRI scan
A home ministry spokesman said the doctor had recommended Nasheed rest in a stress free environment and undergo physiotherapy and daily swims before obtaining the MRI. “But President Nasheed has opted not to swim daily. This is why we have not facilitated a scan for him,” he said.
17 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
The government has blamed former President Mohamed Nasheed for the delay in obtaining an MRI scan recommended by the doctor for an old spinal injury.
Thazmeel Abdul Samad, the home ministry’s spokesman, said the doctor had recommended Nasheed rest in a stress free environment and undergo physiotherapy and daily swims before obtaining the MRI.
“He is to undergo the scan only after fulfilling these conditions. But President Nasheed has opted not to swim daily. This is why we have not facilitated a scan for him,” Thazmeel said.
Nasheed’s lawyers on Wednesday sent a letter to the Home Ministry requesting the opposition leader be brought to Malé to undergo the scan as soon as possible.
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