President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has directed Island Aviation Services Ltd. to establish a protocol prioritizing timely patient transportation for critical patients amid the tragic death of a boy from Gaafu Alifu Villigilli.
Mohamed Jaah Khalid, 13, died yesterday while under treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital after his transportation from the Southern island to the capital Male' was due to technical issues with the chartered flight.
The President's Office said that the President extended his heartfelt condolences to Mohamed Jaah Khalid's parents and family.
President Dr Muizzu requested a thorough review from the relevant authorities of the preceding events during the patient’s emergency transfer from GA. Vilingili Island to Malé City.
He additionally implored the authorities to revise and modify the current protocols surrounding the emergency transfers of patients requiring immediate medical attention to prevent such incidents henceforth.
Furthermore, the President directed Island Aviation Services Ltd. to establish a protocol prioritizing timely patient transportation for critical patients without requiring the completion of the approval process by administrative bodies, such as Aasandha.
