The daughter of Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who was at the centre of a widely publicized false sterilisation allegation in 2019, has earned admission to a state medical faculty after achieving outstanding results at the 2024 GCE Advanced Level examination.

Despite being forced to leave school due to the intense public scrutiny and mental pressure faced by her family during the controversy, she showed remarkable resilience and determination, sitting for the exam as a private candidate.

She achieved 3 As in the Science stream, securing a district rank of 12 and an island rank of 357, earning her place at a state-run medical faculty.

Earlier, she had excelled at the GCE Ordinary Level examination as well, securing 9 As, and had publicly expressed her dream of following in her father’s footsteps by becoming a doctor to serve the people.

The case against Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen was later dismissed after investigations found no evidence to support the allegations. His daughter’s remarkable achievement stands as a powerful testament to her perseverance and strength in the face of overwhelming adversity.