Marcelo Costa e Castro (born 9 June 1950) is a Brazilian politician who is a congressman in the Federal Senate and former Minister of Heath.[1]
Marcelo Castro | |
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| Senator for Piauí | |
| Assumed office 1 February 2019 | |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 1 October 2015 – 17 February 2016 | |
| President | Dilma Rousseff |
| Preceded by | Arthur Chioro |
| Succeeded by | Agenor Álvares |
| Federal Deputy from Piauí | |
| In office 1 February 1999 – 1 February 2019 | |
| State Deputy of Piauí | |
| In office 1 February 1983 – 1 February 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marcelo Costa e Castro 9 June 1950 São Raimundo Nonato, Piauí, Brazil |
| Political party | MDB (since 1980) |
| Other political affiliations | ARENA (1978–1979) |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Piauí (M.B.) |
| Profession | Medic |
References
edit- ^ "Brazil is 'badly losing' the battle against Zika virus, says health minister". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
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