Ginés González García
Ginés González García was an influential Argentine physician and politician who served as Minister of Health three times. He became a prominent figure during the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, overseeing the country's response to the crisis. His tenure was marked by both significant vaccination efforts and controversial decisions, including the handling of a 'VIP vaccination' scandal that led to his resignation in early 2021. González García passed away in October 2024, just months after being processed in connection with the scandal.
Born on Apr 12, 1951 (74 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 47,079 | $450,000 | 469$ |
| Totals | 2 | 45,195,774 | 47,079 | $450,000 | 469$ |
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Argentina:
Ginés González García was the Minister of Health who intervened in the sale of the Sputnik vaccine.
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Argentina:
Ginés González García was the health minister who was criticized by Antonio Baseotto for his stance on condom distribution and abortion.
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Argentina:
Ginés González García was threatened by monseñor Baseotto over his health programs.
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Argentina:
Ginés González García was a prominent Argentine health official and three-time Minister of Health who faced criticism for his management of the pandemic.
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