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Veijo Olavi Puhjo
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Veijo Puhjo in 2012
Member of the Parliament of Finland
In office
24 March 1995 – 19 April 2011
Personal details
Born (1948-06-26)26 June 1948
Loimaa, Finland
Died 9 December 2019(2019-12-09) (aged 71)
Pori, Finland
Political party Left Alliance
Profession Physician

Veijo Olavi Puhjo (born June 26, 1948 – died December 9, 2019) was a politician from Finland. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland, which is Finland's main law-making body. He represented a political group called the Left Alliance.

Who Was Veijo Puhjo?

Veijo Puhjo was born in Loimaa, Finland. He lived from 1948 to 2019. Before he became a politician, he worked as a doctor. He studied medicine at the University of Greifswald in Germany. This university has a well-known medical school.

His Time in Parliament

Veijo Puhjo was first chosen to be a member of the Finnish Parliament in 1995. He served for many years, helping to make decisions for his country. He was re-elected several times. He continued his work in Parliament until the election in 2011. After that election, he left his role as a Member of Parliament.

Before Politics: A Doctor's Life

Before his political career, Veijo Puhjo dedicated his life to helping people as a physician. Doctors play a very important role in society. They help keep people healthy and treat illnesses. His background as a doctor likely gave him a unique view on public health issues. This experience was valuable in his later work as a politician.

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