Dagfinn Høybråten
Norwegian politician and Minister of Health
Born
December 2nd, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Norway
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Served as a member of the Norwegian Parliament representing Akershus from 1997 to 2005. Held the position of Minister of Health and Care Services from 2001 to 2005. Contributed to health policy and legislation during tenure in government. Actively engaged in various roles within the Christian Democratic Party, including party leader from 2003 to 2011.
Served as Minister of Health and Care Services
Led the Christian Democratic Party
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