Veronika Skvortsova

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Born	Birth date -1st March 1966, Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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Veronika Igorevna Skvortsova (born 1 November 1960) is a Russian neurologist and politician who served as the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation from 21 May 2012 to 15 January 2020. She is known for her contributions to the field of neurology and her role in the Russian government.

Early Life and Education

Veronika Skvortsova was born in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. She graduated from the Russian National Research Medical University in 1983, specializing in neurology. She later earned her doctorate in medical sciences.

Medical Career

Skvortsova began her medical career as a neurologist, focusing on stroke treatment and neurorehabilitation. She has published numerous scientific papers and has been involved in various research projects related to neurology.

Political Career

In 2008, Skvortsova was appointed Deputy Minister of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation. On 21 May 2012, she was appointed as the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation by President Vladimir Putin. During her tenure, she implemented several healthcare reforms aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of medical services in Russia.

Personal Life

Veronika Skvortsova is married and has one child. She continues to be active in the medical community and participates in various international health organizations.

See Also

• Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
• Healthcare in Russia
• Vladimir Putin
• Neurology