Aminath Jameel
Aminath Jameel | |
|---|---|
އާމިނަތު ޖަމީލު | |
Jameel in 2008 | |
| Minister of Health and Family | |
| In office 11 November 2008 – 7 February 2012 | |
| President | Mohamed Nasheed |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Jamsheed Mohamed |
| Personal details | |
| Relations | Jameel family |
| Parent | Mohamed Jameel Didi |
| Alma mater | University of Madras (MSc) La Trobe University (PhD) |
Aminath Jameel (Dhivehi: އާމިނަތު ޖަމީލު) is a Maldivian politician and nurse who served as the Minister of Health and Family from 2008 to 2012.
Early life and education
Jameel is the daughter of Mohamed Jameel Didi, the former attorney general of the Maldives. Jameel acquired an Master of Science from the University of Madras and a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science from La Trobe University.[1]
Career
Jameel was appointed as the Minister of Health and Family on 11 November 2008.[2] During her time in the government she served as a member of the Council for Higher Education,[3] the ministerial committee to oversee prevention measures of swine flu,[4] the taskforce to coordinate the dengue control programme,[5] and the steering committee of the “Second Chance Programme”.[6] She also served as the acting Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture.[7]
Awards
Jameel has received many international awards. In May 2011, she received the WHO No Tobacco Award 2011.[8] She was also congratulated by president Mohamed Nasheed for her efforts.[9] In October 2011, she received the Princess Srinagarindra Award for her role in expanding health services across the country.[10] She was presented the award at the Grand Palace in the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.[11]
References
- ^ "Board of Aged Care Maldives". Aged Care Maldives. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "The President Nasheed appoints Ministers to his Cabinet". Department of Information. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. 13 November 2008. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "The President re-establishes the Council for Higher Education". The President's Office. 20 January 2009. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "President appoints a ministerial committee to oversee the prevention measures from swine flu". The President's Office. 28 April 2009. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "President Appoints a Taskforce to Coordinate Dengue Control Programme". The President's Office. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "The President appoints Steering Committee and Technical Committee to oversee the "Second Chance Programme"". The President's Office. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "President appoints Dr Aminath Jameel as Acting Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture". The President's Office. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "World No Tobacco Day 2011 awards - the winners". World Health Organization. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "President Congratulates Minister of Health and Family on Receiving WHO World No Tobacco Award 2011". The President's Office. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Aminath Jameel made recipient of an award by the Royal Family of Thailand". Sun. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ "Health Minister recognized by Thai Princess". Maldives Independent. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2025.