Terepai Maoate

Cook Islands physician and Prime Minister

Terepai Maoate - Cook Islands physician and Prime Minister
Born

1934
91 years ago

Died

July 9th, 2012
13 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Cook Islands

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A Cook Islander physician served as the 6th Prime Minister of the Cook Islands from 1999 to 2001. This individual held various ministerial positions and contributed to the development of healthcare in the Cook Islands. In politics, prioritizing health services and education characterized the tenure. A foundation in medicine led to an emphasis on public health reforms and legislative changes aimed at improving health infrastructure.

Served as 6th Prime Minister of the Cook Islands

Contributed to healthcare reforms

Held multiple ministerial positions

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