Keshav Desiraju
Indian bureaucrat (1955–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Keshav Desiraju (11 May 1955 – 5 September 2021) was an Indian bureaucrat who served as the union health secretary of the country. He was known for his contributions to mental health and community healthcare and was the architect of the country's Mental Healthcare Act of 2017.
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Keshav Desiraju | |
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Born | (1955-05-11)11 May 1955 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 5 September 2021(2021-09-05) (aged 66) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Bureaucrat |
Known for | Public health, mental health, disability, primary and community healthcare |
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