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Healthcare
Healthcare in the Maldives is limited but sufficient. All resort islands have first-aid facilities to tend to your healthcare needs while on vacation. Some resorts even have their own doctor. There are two hospitals on Male’, the capital, where visitors may seek extensive health care and pharmaceuticals. There are also many drug stores on Male’ to aid in minor ailments. Doctors and clinics usually want an immediate cash payment, but some clinics and the private hospital on Male’ (ADK hospital) will accept credit cards. International insurance can be useful in the Maldives.
Food and water are safe to drink and eat on all resorts. Food is generally safe to eat on Male’ and other inhabited islands although you may want to drink bottled water or canned/bottled beverages without ice.
For divers, decompression chambers are accessible to most resorts in case of a diving emergency.
Links:
www.cdc.gov
www.maldivesmedicalcouncil.gov.mv/index.htm