Committee on Social Affairs
29 Oct 2025 Number M20/M/IJ/2025/20
In today’s meeting, Kendhoo Constituency Member Mauroof Zakir proposed to set the deadline for Animal Welfare Bill, Zakath Bill and bill on amendment to the Thalassemia Control Act (no. 4/2012) as 25th November 2025. This proposal was seconded by Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel.
The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.
Next, the committee discussed the Organ Transplant Bill. Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to open for public comments and comments from the stake holder institutions on Organ Transplant Bill, until 10th November 2025. This proposal was seconded by Kaashidho Constituency Member Munthazim Ibrahim.
The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.
Thirdly, Committee discussed regarding bill on amendment to the Thalassemia Control Act (no. 4/2012). Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to meet the officials from Maldivian Thalassemia Society and Maldivian Blood Services. This proposal was seconded by Kaashidho Constituency Member Munthazim Ibrahim.
The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.
Then, Committee discussed the resolution submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim to ascertain the views of Members of Parliament on the lack of access to Aasandha healthcare services to foreigners who are married to Maldivians. Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to open the resolution for public comments until 05th February 2026. This proposal was seconded by Komandoo Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim.
The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.
Next, Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel proposed to set the due date of the Resolution as 10th February 2026. This proposal was seconded by Kaashidhoo Constituency Member Munthazim Ibrahim.
The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.
Lastly, the Committee discussed a letter from the Ministry of Health regarding the unavailability of methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD patients. The Kendhoo Constituency Member Mauroof Zakir proposed to refer the matter to Judiciary Committee, as it is expected to be addressed through the ongoing amendments to the Drugs Act currently under consideration by the Judiciary Committee. This proposal was seconded by Dhaandhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Fazeel.
The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.
Details of votes taken in this meeting are on “Votes” section of this page.
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Present
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Present
Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim
West Maafannu
Present
Mohamed Ibrahim
Komandoo
Present
Yaaseen Abdulla
Naifaru
Absent
Munthazim Ibrahim
Kaashidhoo
Present
Abdul Rahman
Addu Meedhoo
Official
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Present
Mohamed Alsan Ahmed
South Thinadhoo
Present
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Present
Mauroof Zakir
Kendhoo
Present
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim
West Maafannu
Mohamed Ibrahim
Komandoo
Yaaseen Abdulla
Naifaru
Munthazim Ibrahim
Kaashidhoo
Abdul Rahman
Addu Meedhoo
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Mohamed Alsan Ahmed
South Thinadhoo
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Mauroof Zakir
Kendhoo
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim
West Maafannu
Mohamed Ibrahim
Komandoo
Yaaseen Abdulla
Naifaru
Munthazim Ibrahim
Kaashidhoo
Abdul Rahman
Addu Meedhoo
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Mohamed Alsan Ahmed
South Thinadhoo
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Mauroof Zakir
Kendhoo
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim
West Maafannu
Mohamed Ibrahim
Komandoo
Yaaseen Abdulla
Naifaru
Munthazim Ibrahim
Kaashidhoo
Abdul Rahman
Addu Meedhoo
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Mohamed Alsan Ahmed
South Thinadhoo
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Mauroof Zakir
Kendhoo
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim
West Maafannu
Mohamed Ibrahim
Komandoo
Yaaseen Abdulla
Naifaru
Munthazim Ibrahim
Kaashidhoo
Abdul Rahman
Addu Meedhoo
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Mohamed Alsan Ahmed
South Thinadhoo
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Mauroof Zakir
Kendhoo
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim
West Maafannu
Mohamed Ibrahim
Komandoo
Yaaseen Abdulla
Naifaru
Munthazim Ibrahim
Kaashidhoo
Abdul Rahman
Addu Meedhoo
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Mohamed Alsan Ahmed
South Thinadhoo
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Mauroof Zakir
Kendhoo
Asma Rasheed
Central Maafannu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim
West Maafannu
Mohamed Ibrahim
Komandoo
Yaaseen Abdulla
Naifaru
Munthazim Ibrahim
Kaashidhoo
Abdul Rahman
Addu Meedhoo
Fathimath Sauda
Nilandhoo
Mohamed Alsan Ahmed
South Thinadhoo
Mohamed Fazeel
Dhaandhoo
Mauroof Zakir
Kendhoo
21 Oct 2025
Organ Transplant Bill
Completed
27 Aug 2025
Bill on amendment to the Thalassemia Control Act (no. 4/2012)
Ongoing
13 Aug 2025
Zakat Bill
Completed
14 Jul 2025
A letter sent by the Ministry of Health requesting a solution to the unavailability of methylphenidate for ADHD patients.
Completed
04 Mar 2025
Bill on Animal Welfare
Completed
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