Person
Geela Ali
Described in the news as: Minister of Health, Family and Welfare; Health Minister; Minister of Health.
In the news, last 90 days
Health
Health and Family Expo 2026 achieves its objectives
Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Geela Ali said the objectives of the Maldives Health and Family Expo 2026 were fully achieved, noting higher participation and public response than previous years. More than 60 stalls were set up by hospitals, clinics, associations and other health-sector institutions, including regional hospitals.
Health
Health and Family Expo 2026 opens with over 60 exhibitors in Hulhumale'
The Health and Family Expo 2026 opened in Hulhumale' on Thursday with more than 60 stalls, inaugurated by Dr. Mohamed Muizzu at Central Park, where he also launched a publication highlighting 156 health sector initiatives. The three-day expo features awareness programmes, health screenings and family entertainment, and is open daily in afternoon and evening sessions.
Health
Minister Geela calls for healthier lifestyles amid rise in...
Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Geela Ali called for greater public commitment to healthier lifestyles as non-communicable diseases rise in the Maldives, speaking at the opening of the Health and Family Expo 2026. The three-day expo, inaugurated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at Hulhumalé Central Park, brings together more than 60 organisations and runs until 7 November.
Health
Discussion held with Kuwait Fund officials for the development of Thaa Atoll Hospital
Health Minister Geela Ali met officials of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to discuss a proposed 50-bed hospital in Thaa atoll Veymandoo and how the fund could support the Maldivian health sector. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu had earlier pledged during a visit to Veymandoo to develop the island's atoll hospital and improve services at the existing hospital.
Health
Health Ministry, Kuwait Fund discuss 50-bed hospital in Thaa Veymandoo
The Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare discussed a proposed 50-bed hospital in Thaa Veymandoo with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, covering the project and further cooperation in the healthcare sector. The project follows President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's November 2025 announcement in Veymandoo that it would proceed with Kuwait Fund assistance, and is expected to improve services at Thaa Atoll Hospital.
Health
Minister Geela calls for expanded mental health programmes for youth
Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Geela Ali called for expanded community-based mental health programmes for young people while launching the EPS Foundation's Shield and Shine Mental Wellbeing Project. She cited rising psychological distress figures, and the project will train mental wellbeing ambassadors and run awareness sessions, having already been piloted in Addu City.
Health
Health Minister urges early intervention to address youth mental...
Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Geela Ali opened the Kihineh? Mental Health Mashvara, themed "Prevention First - Shifting the Mental Health Paradigm," calling for greater focus on mental health prevention, early detection and timely intervention for children and young people. She urged coordination between health and education sectors, families and communities, and said existing services must be brought into a more coordinated and robust system.
Education
Maldives Hosts International Conference to Shape the Future of Healthcare Education
The International Conference on Medical Education (ICME), jointly organised by the Maldives National University and Pakistan's Riphah International University, opened in the Maldives with Health Minister Geela Ali as chief guest. The two-day event brings together more than 300 delegates from 40 institutions across 14 countries, with approximately 200 research papers scheduled for presentation.
International
Maldives and Pakistan exchange 20 agreements to expand cooperation across key sectors
The Maldives and Pakistan exchanged 20 bilateral agreements covering defence, healthcare, education, aviation, trade, tourism, technology and other sectors during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's three-day state visit to Islamabad. The visit marks 60 years of diplomatic relations established in 1966 and is the first by a Maldivian head of state to Pakistan in 11 years.
International · Press release
President witnesses exchange of key MoUs between the Maldives and Pakistan
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the exchange of 20 Memoranda of Understanding between the two governments, covering areas including IT and cyber security, narcotics control, health, defence, maritime security, agriculture, fisheries, education, tourism, culture, civil service, trade and environment.
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