Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services on Sunday, appointed Zaufishan Abdulla Kamaludeen as the Ministry's Permanent Secretary.

Zaufishaan was appointed to the position via a digital ceremony held using the 'Microsoft Teams' software.

She holds a Bachelors Degree in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Health Service Management. Zaufishaan has previously held high-level positions within the health sector, including working as the Human Resource Director at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGHM).