Shaviyani Atoll Hospital launches long‑awaited speech therapy services

Speech therapy services have officially been launched at the Shaviyani Atoll Hospital, fulfilling a request made by residents during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Funadhoo on October 15 last year. At the time, the President pledged to introduce the service as quickly as possible.

The hospital has now opened registration for the service.

According to Shaviyani Atoll Hospital, the new service covers a wide range of therapeutic needs, including:

• Recovery therapy  

• AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) therapy  

• Cognitive‑skills therapy  

• Interpersonal and conversational therapy  

• Therapy for hearing‑related difficulties  

• Dysphagia therapy  

• Voice therapy  

• Therapy for learning and study‑related challenges  

• Therapy for speech delay, speech disorders, and comprehension difficulties  

Shaviyani has a relatively large population requiring speech therapy, and until now, residents relied on services available only at Haa Dhaalu Regional Hospital or facilities in the Male' area.

The introduction of this service within the atoll is expected to bring significant relief to families who previously had to travel long distances for treatment.