Kásler Miklós

Kásler Miklós

Hungary HungarypoliticianMaleb. 19506.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Kásler Miklós was a prominent Hungarian oncologist and university professor, born on March 1, 1950, in Budapest. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Szeged and became a leading figure in Hungarian oncology, notably as the head of the National Institute of Oncology. Kásler was instrumental in the development of the National Cancer Control Program, accredited by the WHO in 1993. He served as the Minister of Human Capacities from 2018 to 2022, overseeing health, education, and cultural policies during his tenure, and played a crucial role in Hungary's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was recognized for his contributions to medicine with the Széchenyi Prize in 2019. Kásler passed away at the age of 76, and his death was announced by government spokesperson Eszter Vitályos.

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Kásler Miklós, a former minister, led the foundation that was established by a government decision in 2019.

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