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Dr. Luizinho
Profile
Luiz Antônio de Souza Teixeira Júnior, better known as Dr. Luizinho, is a Brazilian politician and orthopedic surgeon currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. A member of the Progressives (PP) party, he has held significant roles in public health administration, including serving as the Secretary of Health for Nova Iguaçu and twice as the Secretary of Health for the state of Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his legislative career, he has focused on health policy, notably chairing the External Commission for Combating Covid-19 and advocating for various healthcare-related legislative projects. He has also been involved in high-level party leadership within the Chamber of Deputies.
Details
- Born
- 1973-12-15 · 52 years old
- Birth place
- Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
- Education
- MBA in Health Executive Management from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Coppead – UFRJ)
- Career
- Orthopedic surgeon, traumatology and sports medicine specialist, Secretary of Health of Nova Iguaçu, Secretary of Health of Rio de Janeiro