Zoriana Skaletska
Zoriana Skaletska (born 1980) is a Ukrainian politician and healthcare expert who served as the Minister of Health of Ukraine from August 2019 to March 2020. She is known for her work in healthcare reform and public health policy in Ukraine.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Zoriana Skaletska was born in 1980 in Lviv, Ukraine. She graduated from the Lviv National Medical University with a degree in medicine. She later pursued further studies in public health and healthcare management.
Career[edit | edit source]
Before entering politics, Skaletska worked extensively in the healthcare sector. She held various positions in healthcare management and policy development. She was involved in several healthcare reform projects aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in Ukraine.
Minister of Health[edit | edit source]
In August 2019, Zoriana Skaletska was appointed as the Minister of Health of Ukraine in the government of Oleksiy Honcharuk. During her tenure, she focused on continuing the healthcare reforms initiated by her predecessors. Her efforts included improving the healthcare infrastructure, increasing funding for medical services, and enhancing the quality of medical education.
One of the significant challenges Skaletska faced was the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine. She played a crucial role in coordinating the country's response to the pandemic, including implementing quarantine measures and increasing the capacity of the healthcare system to handle the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Resignation[edit | edit source]
In March 2020, Zoriana Skaletska resigned from her position as Minister of Health. Her resignation was part of a broader government reshuffle under the new Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Zoriana Skaletska is married and has two children. She continues to be active in the field of healthcare and public health policy.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Zoriana Skaletska is remembered for her contributions to healthcare reform in Ukraine and her efforts to improve the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work has had a lasting impact on the healthcare system in Ukraine.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Ukraine
- COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine
- Ministry of Health (Ukraine)
- Oleksiy Honcharuk
- Denys Shmyhal
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