Advanced wound care clinic opens in Hulhumalé Hospital

An advanced wound care clinic was opened in Hulhumalé Hospital today.

The clinic, named "wound care clinic," was inaugurated in a ceremony held at the hospital, where Malé City Group of Hospitals' CEO Ibrahim Haleem said the health care establishments run by the group work hand in hand rather than in competition with each other.

Similarly, new services will be introduced in the future as well, he said.

After the ceremony, plastic surgeon, Dr. Mohamed Waheed said the expansion of modern treatment for wounds is a great relief, highlighting that the service was previously only available at IGMH.

Although Hulhumalé is one of the most populous places, there used to be no specific place to treat old wounds, he said, adding that patients had to always go to IGMH fur such needs. However, the new clinic, which would operate on Tuesdays and Thursday, will be a big relief, he also said.

According to the hospital, Advanced Wound Care will use the latest dressing material in the world and treatment would be provided according to plans.

Waheed said where there is no wound clinic, patients with chronic wounds have to consult doctors many times. However, a clinic would allow the patients to be registered, where appointments would also be managed by the clinic, making it easier to seek treatment, he added.

As the number of those diagnosed with diabetes increases, some develop wounds on their legs. Apart from those with diabetes, wound care is also essential for those who survive accidents and those who are bedridden for various reasons.

As the country's population ages, people who seek these treatments are increasing as well, Waheed said.

According to the Hulhumalé Hospital, 5,076 people were treated for wound care related matters since January. Of these, 23 need modern treatment, he also added.