-pandemic in 2020 and beyond. . Unfortunately, there was a group of nefarious actors (individuals, corporations and government) who had their own interests.By taking advantage of a difficult disease, they made huge profits and thus endangered public health and disregarded medical ethics.Their actions and greed are putting several thousands of people at risk.The laboratory funded by Sonu Shivdasan and run by ADK Hospital has been accused of giving false negative results, suggesting that people infected with Covid-19 have been declared negative. and access vacation and other tourist destinations.This alleged negligence led to the spread of the virus at popular resorts such as Anantara Kihavah and OBLU Sangel, causing significant economic loss and potential health risks to guests.The Maldives Health Protection Agency (HPA) was blamed. problems with the laboratory and failure to take appropriate action despite several complaints. It was alleged that HPA did not adequately address concerns about the accuracy of the laboratory’s testing procedures and the potential health risks associated with false negative results.Despite initially being a generous donation, it turned out that the laboratory was a commercial enterprise. mainly for profit-seeking motives. It is believed that the laboratory received a significant daily income of MVR 2-3 million due to high tourist traffic, as it charged a high fee of 130 USD per test. This has raised questions about prioritizing financial gain over ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the testing process.Sonu Shivdasan, the person behind the funding and establishment of the lab, has been accused of using his political influence to provide financial support to members of the government . party This potential impact has raised concerns about the failure of government agencies such as the HPA to take action against the lab despite allegations and complaints.These allegations together have raised significant concerns about the integrity and reliability of the lab’s PCR tests, as well as transparency and accountability. . . Indeed, allegations against HPA suggested that the agency may have influenced or protected the interests of the Maldives PCR testing laboratory.07/03/2020 it was confirmed that the global Covid-19 pandemic has spread to the Maldives. . Just five days later, a nationwide public health emergency was declared.After that, the number of positive tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) increased daily, culminating in the highest number of infections per million people worldwide in May 2021, according to Bloomberg. \ nIn July 2020, a laboratory for PCR tests (polymer chain reaction tests, a fast and very accurate way to diagnose certain infectious diseases) was opened at Maafaru International Airport in the Maldives. , including the coronavirus) could be made available to the public to test for Covid-19.In reality, however, the lab’s real motivation was to make money. A lot of money. Rather than being the philanthropic company it claimed to be, backed by a tycoon with an interest in his mate, its operations and pricing were much more in line with a “fast” money-making business that capitalized quickly and quickly. in the confusion and frenzy of an unprecedented global pandemic.At Maafaru International Airport in the Maldives, which is surrounded by many resorts, the lab followed public health guidelines to test visitors for COVID-19 before leaving the country.Then $130 per test, basic math shows the lab huge profits. In fact, it was reported that the lab made enough money in just one week to repay Shivdasan his rumored $75,000 donation..
