Video showing several Health Ministry political directors dancing inside office goes viral, sparking widespread public criticism
26 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 15:29The Ministry of Health has come under intense public scrutiny regarding its professional integrity following the circulation of a video showing several senior political directors dancing inside the office premises. The controversy has been further fueled by allegations of nepotism in political appointments, as one of the individuals featured in the video is reportedly a relative of Health Minister Geela Ali.
Health Minister Geela Ali speaks during a press conference held at the President's Office. | President's Office
A video showing several political appointees at the Ministry of Health, Family, and Welfare dancing has gone viral, sparking widespread public criticism.
A video has surfaced on social media showing senior political directors of the Ministry of Health, Family, and Welfare dancing inside the ministry’s office building. Reports indicate that a family member of the Minister of Health, Geela Ali, was also among those seen dancing in the footage.
The Ministry of Health and Minister Geela are facing widespread public criticism over the matter. In a social media post, a member of the public questioned whether this reflects the overall standard of Minister Geela's leadership at the Ministry. The Minister was further criticized for allegedly exercising the highest degree of nepotism by maintaining her own sister in a political position within her ministry.
Several political appointees at the Ministry of Health, Family, and Welfare have been caught dancing inside the office, in a viral video.
Furthermore, critics have pointed out that the political appointees at the Ministry of Health appear more adept at dancing than governance. This has led the public to question whether this reflects the true extent of the Ministry's professional and technical competence.
Minister Geela did not respond to calls from RaajjeMV seeking comment on the matter.
