The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) allocated MVR 8.6 million in assistance in September for individuals admitted to private healthcare institutions in the nation, as per information published by the agency.

The September statistics released by NSPA on Saturday indicate that the agency offered more than MVR 8.9 million in assistance for 479 patients admitted to two private hospitals: the ADK Hospital in Male’ City and the Tree Top Hospital in Hulhumale’.

This comprises MVR 5 million for 309 cases at Tree Top, and MVR 3.6 million for 170 cases at ADK.

The MVR 5 million allocated for patients at Tree Top comprises MVR 1.31 million for 25 pediatric cases, MVR 902,611 for 50 orthopedic cases, and MVR 600,536 for 66 childbirth-related cases.

Simultaneously, the highest expenditures for patients at ADK consist of MVR 1.08 million for 16 cardiovascular cases, MVR 703,829 for 11 neurological cases, and MVR 475,934 for orthopedic cases.

NSPA allocated MVR 8.6 million for providing assistance to patients in private healthcare facilities during August, which comprised MVR 4.8 million for those at Tree Top and MVR 3.8 million for patients at ADK.

Along with offering support for healthcare, the state welfare organization also extends financial help to individuals with disabilities and single caregivers.