India permits entry for Maldivians seeking critical medical care

The Indian government granted approval for Maldivian citizens to travel to India for critical medical care not covered under Maldives' national health insurance provider Aasandha.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and Ambassador of India to Maldives Sunjay Sudhir. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Mariyam Malsa

2020-07-08 13:24:39

The Indian government granted approval for Maldivian citizens to travel to India for critical medical care not covered under Maldives' national health insurance provider Aasandha.

The arrangement, introduced for individuals in need of critical care which is unavailable in Maldives, was finalised following discussions between Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and Ambassador of India to Maldives Sunjay Sudhir.

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