Nísia

Nísia Trindade Lima is a Brazilian public health expert and politician who has served as the Minister of Health. She is known for her work in health policy and her focus on improving the healthcare system in Brazil. Recently, she was in the news due to her impending dismissal from her ministerial position, which was met with significant support from health sector representatives who attended a ceremony with President Lula to honor her contributions, particularly in the context of vaccine production and bio-pharmaceutical innovation amidst rising public health challenges such as dengue.