Zuzana Roithová
Born | Birth date -1st March 1966, Prague, Czechoslovakia |
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Nationality | Czech |
Political party | Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party |
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Zuzana Roithová (born 30 January 1953) is a Czech politician and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party (KDU-ČSL), part of the European People's Party.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Roithová was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia. She graduated from the Charles University in Prague, where she studied medicine. She later specialized in radiology and obtained further qualifications in healthcare management.
Career in Medicine[edit | edit source]
Before entering politics, Roithová had a distinguished career in medicine. She worked as a radiologist and held various managerial positions in healthcare institutions. Her medical background significantly influenced her political career, particularly her focus on healthcare policy.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Minister of Health[edit | edit source]
In 1998, Roithová briefly served as the Minister of Health of the Czech Republic. During her tenure, she focused on healthcare reforms and improving the efficiency of the healthcare system.
Member of the European Parliament[edit | edit source]
Roithová was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2004 and served until 2014. As an MEP, she was a member of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection and worked on various issues related to consumer rights, healthcare, and the internal market.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Roithová is married and has two children. She is known for her commitment to family values and her active involvement in community service.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Roithová is recognized for her contributions to both the medical field and European politics. Her work in the European Parliament, particularly in the areas of healthcare and consumer protection, has left a lasting impact.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- European Parliament
- Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party
- Minister of Health of the Czech Republic
- Charles University
References[edit | edit source]
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- 1953 births
- Living people
- People from Prague
- Charles University alumni
- Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party politicians
- Members of the European Parliament for the Czech Republic
- Government ministers of the Czech Republic
- Women MEPs for the Czech Republic
- Women government ministers of the Czech Republic
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD