At the recent press conference by the Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC), the speaker of the HEOC, Dr. Nazla has said that no issues were raised to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to refer to an investigation, while the Maldives Police Service continues to investigate the case of the recent attack to a Rapid Response Team (RRT) official.
Speaking at the press conference, Dr. Nazla said that the HPA will ensure the safety of the health officials working in response to COVID-19. Dr. Nazla also said that assault and harassment faced by the health officials will be taken seriously under consideration by HPA.
Furthermore, Dr. Nazla has also said that any case of assault and harassment reported to HPA will be forwarded to Maldives Police Service for further investigations, although so far no cases were referred for ‘further investigation’ as per HPA.
Meanwhile, MP Ikram Hassan is accused of attacking an RRT official, during his COVID sample that was taken at Maafannu Madharusa. Although MP has denied his accusations, the incident is being investigated at Maldives Police services.
Speaking at the press conference, Dr. Nazla said that the HPA will ensure the safety of the health officials working in response to COVID-19. Dr. Nazla also said that assault and harassment faced by the health officials will be taken seriously under consideration by HPA.
Furthermore, Dr. Nazla has also said that any case of assault and harassment reported to HPA will be forwarded to Maldives Police Service for further investigations, although so far no cases were referred for ‘further investigation’ as per HPA.
Meanwhile, MP Ikram Hassan is accused of attacking an RRT official, during his COVID sample that was taken at Maafannu Madharusa. Although MP has denied his accusations, the incident is being investigated at Maldives Police services.
