Arthur Chioro

Arthur Chioro 29 jul 2014 Agencia Brasil

Arthur Chioro (born 20 October 1963) is a Brazilian physician and politician affiliated with the Workers' Party. He served as the Minister of Health of Brazil from 2014 to 2015 during the presidency of Dilma Rousseff.

Early Life and Education

Arthur Chioro was born in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil. He pursued his medical degree at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), where he specialized in public health. Chioro also holds a master's degree and a doctorate in public health from the same institution.

Career

Academic Career

Chioro has had a distinguished academic career, serving as a professor at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP). His academic work has focused on public health policies and management.

Political Career

Chioro's political career began in the municipal health department of Santos, São Paulo, where he held various positions. He later served as the Secretary of Health for the city of São Bernardo do Campo, a position that brought him into the national spotlight.

In 2014, Chioro was appointed as the Minister of Health by President Dilma Rousseff. During his tenure, he focused on expanding the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), Brazil's public health system, and improving healthcare services across the country. He also worked on initiatives to combat the Zika virus outbreak and other public health challenges.

Personal Life

Arthur Chioro is married and has children. He continues to be active in both the academic and public health sectors.

See Also

• Ministry of Health (Brazil)
• Sistema Único de Saúde
• Dilma Rousseff
• Workers' Party (Brazil)