Thoddoo begins using pickup truck for patient transport
Residents of Thoddoo have reported that the island's only ambulance has been out of service for over two months, forcing them to use pickup trucks to transport patients to the health center.
Thoddoo's ambulance has broken down, forcing the use of pickup trucks to transport patients. | Social Media | Social Media
The ambulance in AA. Thoddoo has broken down, forcing the island community to use a pickup truck to transport patients.
Residents of Thoddoo have reported that the island's only ambulance has been out of service for over two months. According to local sources, patients are currently being transported across the island using pickup trucks.
When questioned regarding the matter, Maisha Mohamed, the official in charge of Thoddoo Health Center, confirmed that the ambulance is currently out of service. However, she clarified that the vehicle has not been broken down for two months as reported, but rather for a period of one month.
He stated that efforts to repair the ambulance have been underway since the day it broke down. However, he noted that challenges have been encountered in sourcing the necessary spare parts, as they are not available locally in the Maldives. He further confirmed that a new ambulance has now been secured for Thoddoo and will be transported to the island very shortly.
Furthermore, the family of a 65-year-old patient who was rushed to the Thoddoo Health Center in critical condition has accused the facility of negligence. According to the family, despite the patient having a prior history of strokes, they were unable to consult a doctor even after 45 minutes had passed.
The family stated that the patient was forced to return home after experiencing delays in receiving medical attention, only for their condition to deteriorate further, resulting in a collapse. It was reported that the patient was only admitted for treatment after returning to the health center for a second time. The family’s primary grievance is the lack of urgent medical care provided, despite the patient being brought in as an emergency case.
Commenting on the matter, Maisha stated that she was on leave when the incident occurred. However, she noted that upon returning from leave, she looked into the details of the event and concluded that there was no negligence on the part of the health center. She further asserted that the family's allegations are false, emphasizing that there is no evidence to suggest any negligence by the health center's staff.
