17-year-old dies of dengue in Muli as hospital reveals use of expired testing kits!
Muli Regional Hospital is reportedly treating patients for suspected dengue without confirmatory testing due to expired diagnostic kits, amid a surge in cases on the island. Local sources indicate that mosquito breeding has escalated due to stagnant water accumulating in foundation pits excavated for various development projects. Despite the rising health risks linked to these construction sites, residents report a lack of adequate support and intervention from relevant authorities to control the outbreak.
Muli Regional Hospital has reported a significant surge in dengue fever cases across the island. Information indicates that the disease is currently spreading rapidly within the community. | Social Media
A 17-year-old girl receiving treatment for dengue fever in M. Muli has passed away, amid revelations that the diagnostic testing kits at the island's regional hospital had expired.
The child who passed away on Thursday night has been identified as Aishath Anjal Mumthaz.
RaajjeMV has learned that the child had been receiving treatment at Muli Regional Hospital since being admitted last Saturday.
A reliable source has revealed that the dengue testing kits at the hospital have expired, and patients are currently being treated without confirmed diagnoses. The source further stated that the Ministry of Health was notified of the situation approximately a week ago. However, the hospital has yet to receive a new supply of testing kits.
Furthermore, he noted that dengue cases are on the rise on the island, pointing out that numerous pits have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes due to stagnant water. He explained that these pits were originally excavated for the foundations of various development projects. He also mentioned that a pit recently dug for the construction of a new police station remains open on the island.
Noting that no efforts are being made to control the mosquito population, he stated that this is a major concern for the public and highlighted a lack of cooperation from public health authorities.
Dengue fever is a life-threatening disease. It is crucial to seek immediate medical attention as soon as a fever develops, without any delay in treatment.
While dengue test kits at Muli Regional Hospital have remained expired for over a week without replacement, the current administration recently brought all public healthcare facilities under the direct oversight of the Ministry of Health. At the time of this transition, the Ministry claimed that centralizing administrative management would resolve existing logistical challenges and resource shortages. Furthermore, the government announced the establishment of a dedicated desk at the President's Office to address urgent healthcare issues. However, as dengue cases continue to rise across the islands, relevant authorities have so far failed to provide an adequate response to the situation.
