Oncology ward at IGMH established with the support of Bank of Maldives has been inaugurated today.

At a special ceremony held today in IGMH, the Oncology ward was inaugurated by Vice President Honorable Faisal Naseem. Minister at the President’s Office, Ali Shiyam, BML CEO and Managing Director Karl Stumke, IGMH CEO Ibrahim Saleem and officials from IGMH and BML Board members were in attendance.

The Bank provided MVR 3.5 million in financing for this project. This support is as part of the series of 12 high impact monthly community initiatives to celebrate the Bank’s 40th anniversary.

BML CEO and Managing Director Karl Stumke stated “The projects initiated as part of our 40th anniversary have focused on a number of important sectors in the country. The oncology ward opened today will support to fill a critical need in IGMH and as well as health sector. We hope this ward will enhance access to safe and high-quality oncology services to those in need.”

The oncology ward established in IGMH has 8 cubicles which can cater for 8 patients simultaneously.