Ogtay Shiraliyev Kazim oglu (Azerbaijani: Oqtay Şirəliyev Kazım oğlu; born in 2 August 1950) is a professor, PhD and Azerbaijani politician who served as the Minister of Healthcare of Azerbaijan Republic from 2005 to 2021.
Ogtay Shiraliyev | |
|---|---|
Oqtay Şirəliyev | |
 Shiraliyev in 2017 | |
| Minister of Healthcare | |
| In office 20 October 2005 – 23 April 2021 | |
| President | Ilham Aliyev |
| Preceded by | Ali Insanov |
| Succeeded by | Teymur Musayev |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1950 Baku, Azerbaijan |
Early life edit
Shiraliyev was born in 1950 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University and completed his doctoral degree in Moscow, Russia.[1] In 1988, Shiraliyev was appointed the Director of State Medical Diagnostics Center which he headed for 17 years.[2]
Political career edit
On October 20, 2005, President Ilham Aliyev sacked previous minister Ali Insanov replacing him with Ogtay Shiraliyev.[1][3] Within three months of his term, Shiraliyev reformed the medical services in state hospitals and received 30% increase in state healthcare funding. Construction of new medical diagnostic centers and hospitals in regions of Azerbaijan became a priority.[2][4] On April 23, 2021, he was dismissed as minister.[5]
Shiraliyev headed the Eurasia Congress of Infectious Diseases.[6]
Shiraliyev oversaw the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b "Октай Ширалиев назначен министром здравоохранения" [Ogtay Shiraliyev appointed Minister of Healthcare]. Trend News Agency. 2005-10-20. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ a b Oleg Tsyganov; Shamil Mejidov (2006-01-26). "Октай ШИРАЛИЕВ, министр здравоохранения Азербайджана: "Для государства нет задачи важнее охраны здоровья народа"" [Ogtay Shiraliyev, Minister of Healthcare of Azerbaijan: "There is nothing more important than the welfare of people"]. Izvestiya. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ "Октай Ширалиев - новый министр здравоохранения Азербайджанa" [Ogtay Shiraliyev - new minister of healthcare of Azerbaijan]. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ "Oqtay Şirəliyev Zaqatalada yeni xəstəxananın açılışında olub" [Ogtay Shiraliyev attended opening of a new hospital]. Kaspi online. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ "Azerbaijani president signs decree on dismissal of Health Minister". AzerNews.az. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ "Eurasia Congress of Infectious Diseases. Congress Organizing Committee". Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ "Türkiye ile Azerbaycan arasında 'koronavirüs' görüşmesi". www.aydinlik.com.tr. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
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