Ahmed - Maldives - Migrant Medic

Maldives

Meet Ahmed

"I care about the environment."

Age: 23

Country: Maldives

Profession: Student

Survey Responses

How would you define health?

Being able to live life like you desire.

Are there any health practices unique to your country?

Maldivian traditional medicine.

How does your healthcare system work?

One hospital covers health insurance, another covers half.

Are you satisfied with your healthcare system?

If not, why?

Treating mental illnesses are expensive and take too long

Do you have health insurance? If so, what does it cover?

Yes it covers basic health care.

Is healthcare easily accessible? What barriers to access exist?

Have to travel to the small number of hospitals that provide healthcare insurance mostly concentrated in the capital city.

What health problems are prevalent in your country?

Mental health, common flu.

Is it common for people to seek healthcare outside the country?

Yes

In regards to health, where do you feel your country excels? What needs improvement?

Mental health, health insurance.

If you could change something about health in your country, what would you change?

Mental health covered by health insurance.

Is there anything else you would like to say regarding health in your country?

Health isn't a big priority.