News & Events

Radiation protection for radiographers at ADK Hospital

According to the WHO (2012) energy emitted from a source is called radiations. Radiation is of two types – Ionizing and non ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation is had enough energy when it interact with an atom, it can remove an electron from the orbit of an atom which results in charging the atom or ionizing it. This kind if radiation exposure can result in short term and long term health issues.

 

Eid Mubarak

We wish everyone a prosperous Hajj and a Happy Eid. Please note that specialist outpatient services will be closed during Hajj Day and Eid-ul-Alhaa. Normal operations resume on Saturday October 27, 2012. Be safe during the holidays.

 

Help us to serve you better

The hospital initiated a patient feedback survey named "help us to serve you better" today. The aim of this survey is to get feedback from outpatients who come for consultation. This survey is being conducted as part of the quality drive of the Hospital. The results of this survey will be uses to assess the experience of the patients and also use it in future service improvement and training.

 

Disease Advisory - Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

This advisory is issued to inform the general public that there is an increased incidence of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) seen in paediatric cases at the hospital. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a viral condition that presents with high grade fever and blister-like sores in the mouth. This condition is sometimes mistaken with tonsillitis or pharyngitis. Please be aware of this condition and if presenting to hospital with high fever, please do ask doctors to look for the condition.

 

Say YES to breastfeeding

A workshop on breastfeeding practices is currently being held for nurses and community health officers at Addu City. This workshop is organised by the Hithadhoo Regional Hospital in collaboration with ADK Hospital.