Manuel Mondragón y Kalb

Manuel Mondragón y Kalb is a prominent Mexican physician and public health advocate known for his pivotal role in the legalization of abortion in Mexico City. As the Secretary of Health during Marcelo Ebrard's administration, he spearheaded the initiative for the Interruption of Legal Pregnancy (ILE) in 2007, significantly improving maternal health outcomes by providing safe abortion services. His efforts have contributed to a reduction in maternal mortality rates and have influenced reproductive health policies across Mexico.