Mai al-Kaila

Mai al-Kaila
مي الكيلة
Health Minister of Palestine
In office
13 April 2019  28 March 2024
Preceded byJawad Awad
Succeeded byMaged Abu Ramadan
Palestinian Ambassador to Italy
In office
1 October 2013  2019
Preceded bySabri Attia
Succeeded byAbeer Odeh
Palestinian Ambassador to Chile
In office
2006–2013
Preceded bySabri Attia
Succeeded byImad Nabil Jadaa
Personal details
Born
Mai al-Kaila

(1955-04-08) 8 April 1955
East Jerusalem, Jordanian West Bank
NationalityPalestinian

Mai Al-Kaila (Arabic: مي الكيلة; born 8 April 1955) is a Palestinian doctor, diplomat and politician, and the first woman to hold the position of Health Minister of Palestine. 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.