The former Minister of Health, Ginés González Garcíadied on Friday, October 18 at the age of 79. He was admitted to the Callao Surgical Institute in Buenos Aires, where he was fighting cancer. The news of his death generated a great commotion in the political and health spheres of the country.
Ginés González Garcíaknown for his strong character and commitment to public health, served as Minister of Health during the governments of Eduardo Duhalde, Néstor Kirchner, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Alberto Fernández.
His career in health policy was marked by important initiatives, such as the free distribution of condoms and contraceptives, and the implementation of massive vaccination campaigns.
During his management, Gonzalez Garcia faced numerous challenges and controversies, especially regarding the management of the COVID pandemic. His polarizing figure generated both admirers and detractors, but his impact on Argentine health policy is undeniable.
In his last years, the former minister faced health problems that led him to be admitted to the Callao Surgical Institute. Despite his fight against cancer, his health rapidly deteriorated, and he eventually succumbed to the disease.
The family of Ginés González García He published an emotional message on his social networks, expressing his sadness and thanking him for the support he received. “With great sadness today we say goodbye to a different man, whose life and legacy have marked a before and after in our lives,” they wrote..
Farewell
“He was a son, brother, father, grandfather and friend. His passage through this world left a mark and an imprint that will continue to open paths in each of us,” they wrote. The death of Ginés González García has generated a series of reactions in the political and social sphere.
While some mourn the loss of a charismatic and committed leader, others remember the most controversial moments of his career. However, everyone agrees in recognizing its impact on Argentine health policy.
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