
Mayra Pinheiro
Profile
Mayra Pinheiro is a Brazilian politician, physician, and pediatrician currently serving as a member of the Chamber of Deputies. A member of the Liberal Party, she previously held the position of Secretary of Work and Health Education Management at the Ministry of Health from 2019 to 2022. Pinheiro gained national prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic for her advocacy of early treatment protocols. Her career includes extensive experience in neonatology, medical teaching, and leadership roles, including serving as president of the Medical Union of Ceará.
Details
- Born
- 1966-11-21 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Fortaleza, Brazil
- Education
- Federal University of Ceará (Medicine), University of São Paulo (Master of Science in Neonatology), University of Porto (Doctoral candidate in Bioethics)
- Career
- Pediatrician, neonatologist, medical professor, and President of the Medical Union of Ceará




