Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih

Indonesian Minister of Health

Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih - Leaders & Politicians born 1955
Born

1955
71 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Indonesia

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Served as the Indonesian Minister of Health from 2009 until passing in 2012, focusing on health policy and public health initiatives. Contributed to various health programs and reforms aimed at improving health care accessibility and quality in Indonesia. Previously worked in academia, holding positions at various universities and engaging in research related to public health and medicine. Helped oversee health responses during medical crises in Indonesia.

Served as Indonesian Minister of Health

Implemented health care reforms

Conducted public health research

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