Posted by: maldiveshealth on: May 13, 2008
We heard about the fainting and pseudoseizures that are happening in Makunudhoo. Now hear about the NIGERIAN GENITALIA VANISHING EPIDEMIC OF 1990.
Nigerian Genitalia Vanishing Epidemic of 1990
During 1990, an episode of “vanishing” genitalia caused widespread fear across Nigeria. Native psychiatrist Sunny Ilechukwu (1992) said that most reports of attacks involved male victims. Accusations were usually [...]
Posted by: maldiveshealth on: March 22, 2008
It looks like Female Muslim doctors in UK can no longer wear the veil when they are with the patients. Good move i say. Enough is Enough.
Female Muslim doctors must be prepared to remove their veil to treat patients effectively, under new guidelines issued yesterday.
Religious clothing must not present a barrier to building trust [...]
Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 27, 2008
Why not make a network among the parents whose children have been disabled due to negligence, from the mistreatment and malpractice. May be the NGOs can lead this initiative. NGOs like Care Society can do this as they claim they are there for the vulnerable and as an advocate for the disabled.
This network can [...]
Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 15, 2008
The comments on Maldives Medical Watch blog is telling us the state of the doctors in our hospitals are. There is much bickering and anger demonstrated. I wonder how they can take care of us when they themselves are in such a mess.
Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 12, 2008
I blogged on this issue of MMR vaccine sometime back. Like i said then, and even now i am not against the MMR vaccine. My whole purpose is to make people aware of whats happening.
Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 8, 2008
The Maldives [...]
Posted by: maldiveshealth on: February 5, 2008
Can this happen in our hospitals?
Muslim medical students are refusing to obey hygiene rules brought in to stop the spread of deadly superbugs, because they say it is against their religion.Women training in several hospitals in England have raised objections to removing their arm coverings in theatre and to rolling up their sleeves when washing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
