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Last updated: 22/11/2019

Husnuvaa Aasandha

Basic Information

Country
Geographic area
South Asia
Institutions and agencies involved
Maldives - National Social Protection Agency, NSPA, Maldives - Ministry of Health, MOH
References
[6] Ministry of Finance and Treasury 2017. Government Expenditure on Different Social Protection Schemes by Type. National Bureau of Statistics. . Accessed 18 January 2018.
Programme type

Programme Details

Programme objectives

The objectives of the Husnuvaa Aasandha programme is providing free medical assistance through Husnuvaa Aasandha.

References
[3] NSPA. n.d. Husnuvaa Aasandha. National Social Protection Agency. <https://bit.ly/2PIcB9U>. Accessed 16 May 2018.
Start date
2014
References
[1] World Bank. 2016. Maldives Country Snapshot. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. <https://bit.ly/2OAbDQv>. Accessed 16 May 2018.
Previous programme name (if any)
Aasandha, Madhana and Madhana Plus
Coverage
325,387 people (2016)
References
[4] Ministry of Finance and Treasury. 2017. Number of Persons Covered Under Different Social Protection Schemes by Island, 2016. National Bureau of Statistics. <https://bit.ly/2q0aOll>. Accessed 16 May 2018.
Programme expenditure
Expenditures: MRV1,675,199,187 (2016)
References
[6] Ministry of Finance and Treasury 2017. Government Expenditure on Different Social Protection Schemes by Type. National Bureau of Statistics. <http://statisticsmaldives.gov.mv/yearbook/2018/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/05/18.18.pdf>. Accessed 18 January 2018.

Targeting and eligiblity

Targeting methods
Categorical Targeting
Universal
Targeted areas
Nationwide
Target groups
All Maldivian citizens
References
[3] NSPA. n.d. Husnuvaa Aasandha. National Social Protection Agency. <https://bit.ly/2PIcB9U>. Accessed 16 May 2018.
Eligibility criteria
Open to all Maldivian citizens
References
[3] NSPA. n.d. Husnuvaa Aasandha. National Social Protection Agency. <https://bit.ly/2PIcB9U>. Accessed 16 May 2018.

Coverage and other information

Type of benefits
Medical services.
Amount of benefits
Covers most inpatient and outpatient treatment, including drugs and diagnostics
References
[1] World Bank. 2016. Maldives Country Snapshot. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. <https://bit.ly/2OAbDQv>. Accessed 16 May 2018.
Payment/delivery frequency
Care is provided as needed
Benefit recipients
Beneficiaries themselves

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