Mai al-Kaila
Mai al-Kaila
Mai Salem Hanna al-Kaila is a Palestinian physician, diplomat and politician, and the first woman to hold the position of Minister of Health. She holds a PhD in public health and health administration. She chaired the Palestinian Medical Council in her capacity as health minister. She is also part of the Palestinian Authority headed by current prime minister Dr. Mohammad Mustafa.
"It is imperative for the international community to act swiftly to prevent another tragedy similar to that of the Al Ahli Baptist Hospital last Tuesday (17 October 2023), where nearly 500 Palestinian civilians, including children, were massacred by an Israeli airstrike on the hospital."
Mai al-Kaila
