Els Borst

Dutch physician and Deputy Prime Minister

Els Borst - Dutch physician and Deputy Prime Minister
Born

March 22nd, 1932
93 years ago

Died

February 8th, 2014
11 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Netherlands

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A physician and politician, served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1994 to 1998. Played a significant role in health care reforms and was involved in the legalization of euthanasia. Contributed to discussions on bioethics and medical practices at both national and international levels.

Served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Advocated for the legalization of euthanasia

Influenced health care reforms in the Netherlands

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