Minister Dr. Abdullah Khaleel Urges Global Action on Gaza Crisis and Climate Change at World Health Assembly

Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Khaleel has called for an end to the persecution of Muslims in Gaza, emphasizing that healthcare is a fundamental human right. Addressing the 77th World Health Assembly, Dr. Khaleel expressed deep concern over the loss of civilian lives and the destruction of health facilities in Gaza, urging international action to protect human rights and health services in the region.

Dr. Khaleel called on all nations to work towards alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to support efforts for a peaceful resolution. He stressed that the protection of health services in Gaza is a critical concern for the global community.

Additionally, Dr. Khaleel highlighted the severe impact of climate change on low-lying island nations like the Maldives. He discussed the issues of Soil erosion and Coral bleaching which are adversely affecting the country's tourism and fisheries sectors.

In his remarks, Dr. Khaleel also addressed the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCD's) to health systems and underscored the importance of strengthening primary health care.