Fátima Aburto Baselga facts for kids

Fátima Aburto Baselga was born on February 11, 1949, in Madrid, Spain. She is a Spanish physician, which means she is a doctor, and a politician. She is a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. Fátima studied Medicine and Surgery and became a specialist in Paediatrics. This means she is a doctor who takes care of babies, children, and teenagers.

Who is Fátima Aburto Baselga?

Fátima Aburto Baselga is married and has two daughters. She has dedicated her life to helping people, both as a doctor and as a public servant in government.

Her Work as a Doctor

As a paediatrician, Fátima Aburto Baselga has spent many years helping young people stay healthy. She worked at the JRJ Hospital in Huelva, a city in Spain. In 2013, she was even the director of the team that managed paediatricians there. This shows her leadership skills in the medical field.

Her Role in Politics

Fátima Aburto Baselga also served her country as a politician. From 2000 to 2004, she was a member of the Spanish Senate. The Senate is like one of the two main groups of lawmakers in Spain. After that, she was elected to the lower chamber in 2004. She was re-elected in 2008. In both elections, she represented the area of Huelva.

Helping Spain: Important Committees

While in the Congress of Deputies, Fátima Aburto Baselga worked on several important committees. From 2008 to 2011, she was part of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. This committee deals with how Spain works with other countries around the world. During the same time, she was also the First Vice-President of the Health and Consumption Commission. This group focused on important topics like public health and protecting consumers. In 2008, she was also a member of the Spanish team that went to the Assembly of the Western European Union. This was a group that discussed security and defense in Europe.

More Information

• Biography at Spanish Congress site
• Personal blog

See also

In Spanish: Fátima Aburto para niños