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Archive for January 2008

A new study has shown that the levels of pollutants (Bisphenol A) which is leaked from plastic bottles increases dramatically when they are heated, warmed or filled with hot liquids. Bisphenol A is linked to fertility problems, diabetes, breast cancer, Hyperactivity and early puberty in girls.

Plastics bottles free from Bisphenol A should be used.

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Is justice happening?

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 30, 2008

Some NGOs in Maldives are supposedly advocating for the disabled and the vulnerable. This might be a misconception and a disguise. They should be learning from organizations like Justice For All activists in safeguarding the disable and the vulnerable in our community. Recently i saw a comment in a FaceBook discussion forum (Child Abuse [...]

Why discard your organs after you die?

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 27, 2008

The case i am about to bring to your attention is that of liver plant patient, whose blood type changed to that of the donors. Many are considering it as a world first.
 

During that first nine months, Demi was put on routine anti-rejection drugs after her liver transplant surgery.
Then doctors found that Demi’s body had [...]

Running a Hospital

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 25, 2008

I learned many things from this blog. And others could learn from Paul Levy, CEO of a hospital as well. Runningahospital blog has been voted by its readers as the best medical blog. A must read for everyone involved in health sector. Below is a blog post from the blog which i thought will [...]

Patience is running out

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 24, 2008

It is all happening and it will intensify in the future.

Mullah Doctors who dont shake hands with women

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 24, 2008

As more and more people are sent to Pakistan for their medical training, the number of mullah doctors are increasing day by day. I have to note here that there are a few who got their training from secular countries who have resorted to this kind of extremism. I have seen on many occasions [...]

What has Maldives Medical Watch to say about this?

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 21, 2008

Dr. Niyaf has questioned the integrity of the truth behind the stories being published in MMW. Dr. Niyaf says:
mmw, I have just checked out your site. There are a few issues of conflicting interest for me. I would urge you to ensure that what you write is not just rumors and personal attacks on individuals. [...]

What can we do?

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 19, 2008

Political parties are funded by public money and therefore they have a responsibility to educate and explain their policies in public forums on how to deal with these problems.

Hilmy has gutted out his feelings in his blog, on where our country is heading and where our country should be heading.

Care Society and its Transparency

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 17, 2008

How they spend the money, how much is spent, to whom it is spent, no one knows.

It is a mystery. At least to me. And i assume to many more others as well, as there is no easy access to the financial statements and how the money is spent by the very only vocal [...]

Sécurité Sociale : France’s Model Health Care System

Posted by: maldiveshealth on: January 15, 2008

We are at the “infancy ? ” of implementing all the changes needed for a health care system that should be universal. We should not be doing the same mistake the US did. When we are “contemplating” in introducing medical insurance, i think it will be worthwhile to have a look at how the [...]



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