Aminath Jameel

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]

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]