Only surgeon working in Lhaviyani Atoll Hospital flees

The only surgeon working in Lhaviyani Atoll Hospital based at Lh. Naifaru has fled.

The surgeon who began working at the hospital approximately five months earlier is a Cuban man. He left without informing, as a result of which, the hospital remains without a surgeon.

Speaking regarding the matter, Lhaviyani Atoll Hospital’s Manager Jaufar Abdulla told Sun that the surgeon has not reported for duty since last week’s Sunday, without informing any reason.

He gave assurance that the case has been brought to Health Ministry’s attention.

A reliable source told Sun that the doctor fled after taking leave one day. While he has not reported to duty since that day, he has left Naifaru, and is presently in Male’ City.

Residents from Naifaru state that such an incident has never happened on the island previously, whereas they are at a loss as to why the doctor had to flee.

When reached out for comment – Health Ministry told Sun that they were unaware of such an incident, and would disclose more information after inquiring more into the matter. However, the Ministry did not respond to later calls.

A large number of people seek healthcare services at Lhaviyani Atoll Hospital including residents from different islands and resorts situated on the atoll. 

Similar cases of expatriate workers migrating to the Maldives for employment fleeing have surfaced before as well. They include doctors, teachers and laborers.