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Carlos Vidal Layseca
Rector of Cayetano Heredia University
In office
1994–1999
Preceded by Roger Guerra Garcia
Succeeded by Ozwaldo Zegarra
Minister of Health
In office
28 July 1990 – 18 February 1991
Preceded by Paul Caro Gamarra
Succeeded by Víctor Yamamoto Miyakawa
Personal details
Born (1931-02-04)4 February 1931
Lima, Peru
Died 24 September 2017(2017-09-24) (aged 86)
Lima, Peru
Occupation physician

Carlos Vidal Layseca (born February 4, 1931 – died September 24, 2017) was a Peruvian doctor who dedicated his life to medicine and public service. He held important positions in Peru, including leading the country's health ministry and a major university. He was known for his work in improving health and education.

Who Was Carlos Vidal Layseca?

Carlos Vidal Layseca was born in Lima, Peru, on February 4, 1931. From a young age, he was interested in helping people. He chose to study medicine, becoming a skilled physician. His career showed his strong commitment to both medical care and public service.

Leading Peru's Health Ministry

One of Carlos Vidal Layseca's most important roles was serving as the Minister of Health for Peru. He held this position from July 28, 1990, to February 18, 1991. As Minister of Health, he was in charge of the country's entire healthcare system. This meant he worked to make sure people had access to doctors, hospitals, and medicines. It was a big job that involved making important decisions about public health.

Rector of Cayetano Heredia University

After his time as Minister of Health, Carlos Vidal Layseca took on another significant leadership role. From 1994 to 1999, he served as the rector of Cayetano Heredia University. The rector is like the president or head of a university. Cayetano Heredia University is a very respected medical school in Peru. In this role, he helped guide the education of future doctors and scientists. He worked to improve the university's programs and research.

His Legacy

Carlos Vidal Layseca passed away on September 24, 2017, in Lima, Peru. He is remembered for his dedication to medicine and his leadership in both government and education. His work helped shape Peru's health policies and contributed to the training of many medical professionals. He left a lasting impact on his country.

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