Death of Michèle Barzach, former Minister of Health
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Former Minister of Health Michèle Barzach died on Monday in Paris, late in the morning, "as a result of a stroke", her daughter told the Agence France-Presse (AFP). The news was confirmed by her family, with no further details about her final weeks.
Michèle Barzach served as Minister for Health in Jacques Chirac's government, between 1986 and 1988. During this period, she carried out several public health reforms. She is notably known for launching AIDS prevention measures, at a time when the disease caused great concern among the French.
Her work left a mark on political and medical debate in France. She represented a generation of political leaders who had to address sensitive social issues, such as prevention and access to care.
The former minister's family has not yet announced details of her funeral. Reactions from the political and medical worlds are expected in the coming hours.
Sources: France 24
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