Ferruccio Fazio
Italian physician and politician (born 1944) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ferruccio Fazio (born 7 August 1944) is an Italian politician and was the minister of health from 2009 to 2011 in the fourth cabinet of Silvio Berlusconi.
Ferruccio Fazio | |
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| Mayor of Garessio | |
| In office 28 May 2019 – 11 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Di Steffano |
| Succeeded by | Luciano Sciandra |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office 15 December 2009 – 16 November 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Silvio Berlusconi |
| Preceded by | Maurizio Sacconi |
| Succeeded by | Renato Balduzzi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 August 1944 Garessio |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Margherita Colnaghi |
| Children | Alessandro Arianna |
| Alma mater | University of Pisa |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education
Fazio was born in Garessio on 7 August 1944.[1] He studied medicine.[2]
Career
Fazio is a professor of diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy at University of Milan Bicocca.[1] He was also the director of nuclear medicine and radiation oncology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan.[2]
He served as undersecretary for health until his appointment as vice minister of health on 21 May 2008.[1][3] During his tenure as undersecretary, he was responsible for struggle against the bird flu.[4] Then he served as the vice minister until his appointment as minister of health in December 2009.[1] His tenure ended in November 2011,[1] and Renato Balduzzi replaced him as health minister.[5]
In May 2019 Fazio is elected mayor of Garessio.[6]
Personal life
Fazio is married and has two children, a daughter and a son.[1]
References
External links
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