Alexander Kvitashvili

Alexander Kvitashvili

Alexander Kvitashvili (Georgian: ალექსანდრე კვიტაშვილი

born 15 November 1970) is a Georgian and Ukrainian politician and healthcare administrator. He has served as the Minister of Health of Georgia and the Minister of Healthcare of Ukraine.

Early Life and Education

Alexander Kvitashvili was born in Tbilisi, the capital of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. He graduated from Tbilisi State University with a degree in History. He later pursued further education in the United States, earning a Master's degree in Public Administration from New York University.

Career

In Georgia

Kvitashvili began his career in the field of healthcare administration. He was appointed as the Minister of Health of Georgia on 31 January 2008, during the presidency of Mikheil Saakashvili. During his tenure, he implemented several reforms aimed at improving the healthcare system in Georgia. He served in this position until 31 August 2010, when he was succeeded by Andria Urushadze.

In Ukraine

In December 2014, Kvitashvili was appointed as the Minister of Healthcare of Ukraine by President Petro Poroshenko. His appointment was part of a broader effort to bring in foreign experts to help reform Ukraine's government and public services. Kvitashvili focused on combating corruption within the healthcare system and improving the quality of medical services. He served in this role until 14 April 2016, when he was succeeded by Ulana Suprun.

Personal Life

Kvitashvili holds dual citizenship of Georgia and Ukraine. He is known for his dedication to healthcare reform and his efforts to improve public health systems in both countries.

See Also

• Healthcare in Georgia (country)
• Healthcare in Ukraine
• Mikheil Saakashvili
• Petro Poroshenko