Marcelo Castro

Senador Marcelo Castro

Marcelo Castro

Marcelo Castro is a Brazilian politician and physician. He is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) and has served in various political roles throughout his career. Castro was born on September 9, 1950, in São Raimundo Nonato, a municipality in the state of Piauí, Brazil.

Early Life and Education

Marcelo Castro was born in São Raimundo Nonato, Piauí. He pursued his higher education in medicine, graduating from the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI). After completing his medical degree, he specialized in psychiatry.

Political Career

Marcelo Castro began his political career in the 1980s. He was first elected as a state deputy in the Legislative Assembly of Piauí in 1982. He served multiple terms in this role, gaining recognition for his work in healthcare and education.

In 1998, Castro was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the National Congress of Brazil. He has been re-elected several times, representing the state of Piauí. During his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative initiatives, particularly those related to healthcare, education, and social welfare.

Minister of Health

In October 2015, Marcelo Castro was appointed as the Minister of Health by then-President Dilma Rousseff. His tenure as Minister of Health was marked by efforts to combat the Zika virus outbreak, which posed a significant public health challenge in Brazil at the time. Castro's approach included public awareness campaigns and initiatives to control the mosquito population responsible for spreading the virus.

Personal Life

Marcelo Castro is married and has children. He continues to be active in both his medical practice and political career.

See Also

• Brazilian Democratic Movement
• Chamber of Deputies (Brazil)
• Minister of Health (Brazil)
• Zika virus