Peru: New Health Minister sworn in

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

20:41 | Lima, Oct. 27.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Thursday evening administered the oath of office to Kelly Portalatino Avalos, who has become the new Minister of Health.

Portalatino Avalos is a medical surgeon graduated from Universidad San Pedro in Ancash region. She replaces Jorge Lopez Peña in the position.

Lopez Peña had been sworn in as Minister on April 7, 2022.

Last Sunday, the Head of State announced the termination of his appointment as sector's head.

For her part, Portalatino Avalos was elected Congresswoman of the Republic for the 2021-2016 period representing Peru Libre (Free Peru) party.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Government Palace in Lima.

El presidente de la República @PedroCastilloTe tomó juramento a Kelly Portalatino Ávalos como nueva titular del @Minsa_Peru en reemplazo del exministro Jorge López Peña, en el salón Cáceres de Palacio de Gobierno. pic.twitter.com/4SBlyEXJ2K
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) October 28, 2022

?? Actividad Oficial | Presidente de la república, Pedro Castillo, toma juramento a la ministra de Salud. https://t.co/HN6f8HAtH8
— TVPerú Noticias (@noticias_tvperu) October 28, 2022

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Published: 10/27/2022

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