As a qualified nurse, she was the Minister of Health for Tanzania from 2000 to 2005. Other government posts she has held include Minister for Public Works (1995-2000), Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development (1991), and Minister for Local Government, Community Development, Co-operatives and Marketing and many others. Abdallah was the first woman chairperson of the committee on Defense and Security.
Abdallah held a position as Tanzania's Health Minister from 2000 to 2005. She also served as Public Works Minister (1995-2000), Agriculture and Livestock Development Minister (1991), Local Government, Community Development, Co-operatives and Marketing Minister, and others. Abdallah was the first woman chairperson of the Defense and Security Committee.