Health Minister Ameen recuses himself from duties till investigation concludes

Minister of Health Abdulla Ameen, on Monday, recused himself from his duties, following public uproar over the ministry's controversial spending of state funds for the COVID-19 response.

In a letter addressed to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Ameen, who is also the Vice President of Jumhooree Party (JP) belonging to the coalition government, stated that he will be stepping away from his responsibilities as health minister, until relevant authorities complete the investigation, or the President makes a decision regarding the matter.