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Maldives National University
Faculty of Health Sciences
Health Service Management 02
Fieldwork Report
Prepared by: Ibrahim Shaam
DPHC C1 00005781
Ibrahim Shaam
1
Introduction
This report is based on the objectives I have to accomplish during my filed work trip to Dhaal Atoll Rinbudhoo. Dhaal Atoll has a total of 7165 ( seven thousand one hundred and sixty five people ) population of which the island Rinbudhoo occupies the second least population with 526 ( five hundred and twenty six ) people. Out of 526 people, 278 are males and 249 are females. Out of 249 females, 125 are in the age of 15 years to 45 years. There are 35 children who are under 5 years of age, of which 18 are girls and 17 are boys. It is a small ( 16.1 hactors ), clean and peaceful island with kind and co-operative people living there. The island was very much affected by 2004 Tsunami disaster and that is the reason for the less number of people living there now. Because of the devastating Tsunami disaster, half of the population has migrated to Male atoll Thulusdhoo hoping for better services and rest who are living in Rinbudhoo island has decided not leave their home place with a great courage to develop their island. As a result, they have achieved a lot so far. This island has some unique characterists as well . One of which is that this island is famous for gold and silver smith in Maldives. There is a health centre opened on 18th March of 2009 with a total of 4 staffs , an assistant community health officer, an assistant administrative officer, a family health officer and a laborour. The health centre was opened by the president of Maldives, his excellency Mr. Mohamed Nasheed with a great hope of providing services as a first category health centre. But, due to some political reasons and government policies, the health centre is running as a health post. Only thing which was added is a temporary medical officer, who was on leave when we started our field trip work
Maldives National University
Faculty of Health Sciences
Health Service Management 02
Fieldwork Report
Prepared by: Ibrahim Shaam
DPHC C1 00005781
Ibrahim Shaam
1
Introduction
This report is based on the objectives I have to accomplish during my filed work trip to Dhaal Atoll Rinbudhoo. Dhaal Atoll has a total of 7165 ( seven thousand one hundred and sixty five people ) population of which the island Rinbudhoo occupies the second least population with 526 ( five hundred and twenty six ) people. Out of 526 people, 278 are males and 249 are females. Out of 249 females, 125 are in the age of 15 years to 45 years. There are 35 children who are under 5 years of age, of which 18 are girls and 17 are boys. It is a small ( 16.1 hactors ), clean and peaceful island with kind and co-operative people living there. The island was very much affected by 2004 Tsunami disaster and that is the reason for the less number of people living there now. Because of the devastating Tsunami disaster, half of the population has migrated to Male atoll Thulusdhoo hoping for better services and rest who are living in Rinbudhoo island has decided not leave their home place with a great courage to develop their island. As a result, they have achieved a lot so far. This island has some unique characterists as well . One of which is that this island is famous for gold and silver smith in Maldives. There is a health centre opened on 18th March of 2009 with a total of 4 staffs , an assistant community health officer, an assistant administrative officer, a family health officer and a laborour. The health centre was opened by the president of Maldives, his excellency Mr. Mohamed Nasheed with a great hope of providing services as a first category health centre. But, due to some political reasons and government policies, the health centre is running as a health post. Only thing which was added is a temporary medical officer, who was on leave when we started our field trip work