The national airline Maldivian has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ananthapuri Hospital and Research Institute in Thiruvananthapuram, India, to provide additional benefits and support services for Maldivians travelling for medical treatment.
Under the agreement, passengers flying to Thiruvananthapuram on Maldivian will receive special medical assistance and exclusive service benefits from Ananthapuri Hospital. These include:
- Special discounts on inpatient and outpatient treatment
- 15 per cent discount on health check-up packages
- 10 per cent discount on laboratory tests and radiology services
- Free ambulance services from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to the hospital
Maldivian stated that a dedicated customer care desk will be established at the hospital to assist passengers with appointments and other support needs. Interpretation assistance will also be provided to help elderly patients and those seeking treatment for serious illnesses communicate more easily with doctors.
The services introduced under the MoU will be available to all passengers travelling to Thiruvananthapuram via Maldivian flights. The initiative is designed to improve access to quality healthcare services and make medical travel more convenient and affordable for Maldivian passengers.