Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih
Indonesian Minister of Health
Born
1955
70 years ago
Died
May 2nd, 2012
13 years ago — 57 years old
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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