New US $110m hospital set to open
Tens of thousands of Maldivians go abroad each year to seek medical treatment unavailable in the country. A 2014 survey conducted by the central bank found that 57 percent of Maldivians travelled overseas for medical purposes.
27 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
A US$110m hospital will open this week in Hulhumalé, its backers said Tuesday.
The multi-speciality hospital is a project from Tree Top Investments, which was formed by prominent local tourism companies.
Tens of thousands of Maldivians go abroad each year to seek medical treatment unavailable in the country. A survey conducted by the central bank in 2014 found that 57 percent of Maldivians travelled overseas for medical purposes.
Tree Top says it plans to provide services on a par with the rest of the region. It is the Maldives’ first multi-speciality hospital and the biggest investment by private companies in the health sector.
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