Thirty seven eligible patients selected to receive first round of IVF treatments covered by Aasandha

Thirty seven applicants who passed the criteria has been selected to undergo IVF and IUI treatments sponsored by the government. NSPA stated that the window for applications has been extended until the end of July which was also accept reapplications.

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The first IVF patient in the country speaking to local media Mihaaru News by her child's bedside. -- Photo: Nishan Ali / Mihaaru News

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-07-02 14:34:39

Of 153 people who applied for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) treatments sponsored by the State through the Aasandha Insurance Scheme during the initial application window, thirty seven eligible candidates has been selected to undergo the first round of treatments.

In compliance with the administration's pledge to sponsor treatments for women who are unable to conceive naturally, the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) which manages all health insurance schemes of the State had earlier extended the window to request the State's aid for IVF and IUI treatments through Aasandha.

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