First Maldivian Paediatric Eye Specialist Dr. Fathimath Niuma Ahmed Joins IGMH

The first Maldivian doctor specialising in children's eye diseases, Dr. Fathimath Niuma Ahmed, has joined Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). In a post on social media, IGMH gave Dr. Niuma a warm welcome, stating that she is joining the hospital team in the position of Consultant Sub-Specialist in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismology. The hospital said that, given Dr. Niuma's experience and academic capability, she will be of great benefit to the children who come seeking treatment and to the community. Concerns have arisen in past years over increasing eye problems among children and young people. In particular, the rise in cases of reduced distance vision has previously been noted by some doctors.