Juan Flavier
| Juan Martin Flavier | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
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In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2007 |
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| 21st President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines | |
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In office August 12, 2002 – June 30, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Manny Villar |
| Succeeded by | Jinggoy Estrada |
| Secretary of Health | |
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In office July 1, 1992 – January 30, 1995 |
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| President | Fidel Ramos |
| Preceded by | Antonio Periquet |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Galvez-Tan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 23, 1935 Tondo, Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | October 30, 2014 (aged 79) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas Kampi CMD (since 2009) |
| Other political affiliations |
Lakas CMD (before 2009) |
| Spouse(s) | Alma Susana Aguila Flavier |
| Children | Jondi, Johnet, James, and Joy |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
| Profession | Physician |
| Religion | United Methodism |
Juan Martin Flavier (June 23, 1935 – October 30, 2014) was a politician from the Philippines, who served as Secretary of the Department of Health and as senator.
Flavier was born in Tondo, Manila. He was born in a "very poor" family to semi-literate parents. He eventually moved to Baguio where he finished his secondary studies at the Baguio City National High School. He is trained as a doctor and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines Manila-College of Medicine, in 1960 and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in 1969.
He was known for his short stature at only 1.5 meters (4' 11").
Flavier went to serve poor rural barangays in Nueva Ecija and Cavite as a "doctor to the barrios". He was a "country doctor" for 30 years. His work was recognized and he was appointed president of the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement. in 1967. From 1978 to 1992, he was president of the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction.
In 1992, Philippine President Fidel Ramos appointed Flavier Secretary of the Department of Health. During his term, he initiated various health programs such as Oplan Alís Disease, Kontra Kolera, Stop TB, Araw ng Sangkáp Pinoy, Family Planning and Doctor to the Barrios Program. During his term barangay health workers were organized. He served as Secretary of the Department of Health until 1995. He was regularly rated one of the most popular government officials and his department one of the most effective. He was perhaps the most popular Secretary of Health.
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