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20192024

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Psychiatrist, graduate in social sciences, master's degree in health administration, and doctor of medicine. Researcher, university professor, and administrator focused on the following objectives: -Implementation and legislation of community mental health reform in Peru. -Integration of psychiatric and mental health care into primary care. - Democratization of diagnoses in psychiatry and mental health. - Strengthening public health education. - Reduction of stigmas associated with mental health. - Empowerment and protection of the rights of health service users. - Inclusion of a mental health approach in the treatment of infectious diseases such as TB. Academic/professional positions: -Professor (Principal), Faculty of Public Health and Administration, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University -Research psychiatrist. National Institute of Mental Health. Peru -Director, Center for Research and Development in Mental Health, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University -Visiting Researcher: Psychiatry and Mental Health Area. University of Alcalá de Henares. Spain. 2020-2021, Director General, National Institute of Mental Health, Peru. 2019-2020, Advisor on mental health issues, Ministerial Office, Ministry of Health. 2017-2019, Head of the Chorrillos Community Mental Health Center, Ministry of Health. 2016-2018, Coordinator of the Doctorate in Public Health, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University 2013-2016, Director General, National Institute of Mental Health, Peru. 2012, National Superintendent of Health Insurance (SUNASA) 2011. Personnel Development Manager. EsSalud. Peru 2005-2010, Acting Head of Psychiatry Services, Santa Rosa Hospital. Ministry of Health. 2004-2007, Coordinator of the Master's Degree in Mental Health in Populations, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University. 1998-2001, Coordinator of the Master's Degree in Public Health, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  3. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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