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Physician | Director General of Health Services, Maldives | Advancing prevention, stronger health systems, and healthier communities.

Male', Maldives
Joined March 2012
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Maldives hosts the 15th International Scientific Congress of Anaesthesiologists (SAARC-AA 2026) in Maldives. 🇲🇻 The Congress brings together regional expertise to advance anaesthesia standards, strengthen collaboration, and promote excellence in healthcare across the SAARC region. #SAARCAA2026 #HealthMaldives #Anaesthesiology
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Minister @geelaali met with senior international officials attending the 15th Regional SAARC Anesthesiologists Association Congress in the Maldives to explore opportunities for strengthening anaesthesia training for technicians and nurses and enhancing specialized training through the MNU medical curriculum.
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Technical discussions and a site inspection were held at Ungoofaaru Regional Hospital, led by Deputy CEO Hussain Asif, with the participation of DGHS Dr. Ahmed Ashraf and Deputy Minister Samaha Ibrahim. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing health service improvements and the tertiary care expansion project to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery in the region. Expanding accessible, quality healthcare services across the Maldives remains a key priority of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration.
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Kidney Week Maldives 2026 marks a special milestone—25 years of kidney services in the Maldives Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) remains a major public health challenge, often linked to diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking, inherited kidney disorders, infections and unhealthy lifestyles, and often progresses silently until advanced stages Reduce the risk of CKD by controlling BP and blood sugar, reducing salt intake, staying active, avoiding tobacco, and regular health check-ups. Early detection and timely management are key to preventing complications and improving quality of life
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On #NationalDoctorsDay, we honour the vital role doctors play in safeguarding our people’s health and well-being. We commend doctors across the Maldives for advancing national health priorities and delivering quality, compassionate care - bringing comfort and smiles to families.
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To enhance stroke care in the Maldives, training on the Stroke Care Pathway—integrated with ACLS and medical emergency triage is underway at Kulhudhuffushi RegionalHospital in collaboration with MoHmv @IGMHmv, @mma_mv & @KRHmv, from 19–21 Dec 2025. #HealthTraining #StrokeCare
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Dr. Ahmed Ashraf retweeted
On 18–19 November, Maldives successfully concluded the Review of Maldives’ 13th–15th combined report before the CERD Committee. The delegation, led by AG @a_usham included key institutional representatives. We thank all institutions for their invaluable contribution to this review.
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So inspirational to see the community come together at the Torch-Run to celebrate the generational ban on tobacco commencing on November 1, 2025 - For a healthier future for generations to come and better health outcomes for all! #GenerationBanRun #TobaccoFreeMaldives
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In collaboration with @MoHmv, MCGH, MMA, and Fuvahmulah Hospital, training on the Stroke Care Pathway integrated with ACLS and medical emergency triage is underway at Fuvahmulah Hospital from 10–12 Oct 2025. #HealthTraining #StrokeCare
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Higlights from day 1 at Maldives Medical Conference 2025.What a Start! From thought provoking keynotes to lively panel discussions and inspiring stories, the energy was unmatched. We explored the future of aged care. Here’s to an even bigger Day 2! #MMC2025 #Letstalkagedcare
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Walk-In Consultation for Elderly Patients Started Today! އުމުރުން ދުވަސްވީ ބަލިމީހުންނަށް ވޯކް-އިން ކޮންސަލްޓޭޝަންގެ ޚިދުމަތް މިއަދު ފަށައިފި! #ADKHospital #HealthCare #ElderlyCare
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National Migrant Health Policy was launched today! 25% of the population and 40% of the workforce being migrants, this policy is vital for ensuring the well-being of all, promoting a more inclusive & equitable healthcare system, regardless of migration status. #MigrantHealth
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Dept of Nephrology @igmhmv dedicated a special event to honor the heroes who selflessly gave the gift of life through kidney donation. As we celebrate the #kidneyweek, we emphasize the importance of kidney health and the difference that organ donation can make in someone's life.
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🎉✨ Kidney Week 2025 is ON! ✨🎉 Kicked off this morning with our opening ceremony and some incredible milestones: ✅ Kidney Transplant Registry ✅ Glomerulonephritis Registry ✅ Peritoneal Dialysis Protocol ✅ Nephrology Department SOPs Proud moments for kidney care in the Maldives! Stay tuned for a week of awareness, learning & advocacy.
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Ministry of Health is presenting at the Maldives 2.0 Digital Transformation Summit-2025. Integration of Health records & Exchange Digital health information are important for Digital Transformation journey for efficient and accessible healthcare for all #DigitalGovMv @MoHmv
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Today marks the Occupational Safety and Health Day, recognizing the importance of workplace safety for all workers. Let's strive for safe and healthy working environments for everyone! #OSHDay #SafetyFirst
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The School of Medicine at Maldives National University is hosting its first medico-legal conference, offering valuable cross-border insights for professional growth in this vital field. Wishing all participants a successful and fruitful conference! 🌟
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Happy Maldivian Doctors' Day to all the amazing doctors! Your compassionate dedication to healing & improving lives is commendable. Your valuable contributions to the healthcare system and for helping to create a healthier nation is highly appreciated #MaldivianDoctorsDay🩺
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”އަހާށޭ ބުނާނަން“ ސިލްސިލާގެ 9 ވަނަ ޕްރޮގްރާމްގައި ޞިއްޙީ ވަޒީރު @ANazim2019 📻 ހުކުރު ދުވަހުގެ ހެނދުނު 10:00 (ރިޕީޓް ހޯމަ :21:00 | އަންގާރަ 01:00) 📺 ހޮނިހިރު ދުވަހުގެ ރޭ 23:00 (ރިޕީޓް އަންގާރަ 23:00)
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