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Sabine Oberhauser
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Oberhauser in April 2014
Born (1963-08-30)August 30, 1963
Vienna
Died February 23, 2017(2017-02-23) (aged 53)
Nationality Austrian
Occupation Physician and politician
Medical career
Profession Minister for Health and Minister for Women

Sabine Oberhauser (born August 30, 1963 – died February 23, 2017) was an important person from Austria. She was a doctor and a politician. When she passed away, she was serving as Austria's Minister for Health and Minister for Women. This means she was in charge of important decisions about healthcare and women's rights for the whole country.

Who Was Sabine Oberhauser?

Sabine Oberhauser was a dedicated physician and a powerful voice in Austrian politics. She worked hard to improve the lives of people in her country. Her career showed how someone can use their skills in medicine to help many people through government.

Early Life and Beginnings

Sabine Oberhauser was born in Vienna, the capital city of Austria. She grew up there and later became a doctor. Being a doctor gave her a lot of knowledge about health and people's needs. This knowledge was very useful when she decided to enter politics.

Her Work as a Politician

Sabine Oberhauser joined the government to help her country. She became a minister, which is like a very important leader in the government.

Becoming a Minister

In 2014, Sabine Oberhauser became a minister. She was part of a group of political parties working together. This group was led by the Chancellor, Werner Faymann. She first served as the Minister for Health. This job meant she was responsible for all health-related matters in Austria.

Helping Austria's Health and Women

Two years later, in 2016, a new Chancellor named Christian Kern took over. Sabine Oberhauser continued her work as the Minister for Health. In the same year, she also became the Minister for Women. This new role meant she worked to make sure women in Austria had equal opportunities and rights. She was a strong advocate for both health and women's issues.

Personal Life

Sabine Oberhauser was married and had two daughters. She balanced her busy career with her family life.

Her Final Years

In 2015, Sabine Oberhauser shared that she was battling a serious illness. She continued her work as a minister while receiving treatment. In February 2017, she became very ill. Another politician, Alois Stöger, stepped in to help with her duties. Sadly, Sabine Oberhauser passed away on February 23, 2017, at the age of 53. Her contributions to Austria's health and women's rights are remembered. Her ashes are buried in Hietzing Cemetery in Vienna.

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