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Roberto Morales Ojeda
NameRoberto Morales Ojeda
OfficeVice President of the Council of State of Cuba
Term start10 October 2019
PresidentMiguel Díaz-Canel
PredecessorMercedes López Acea
Office2Minister of Public Health of Cuba
Term start211 July 2015
Term end211 July 2018
President2Raúl Castro, Miguel Díaz-Canel
Predecessor2Roberto González
Successor2José Ángel Portal Miranda
Birth date15 June 1967
Birth placeSanta Clara, Villa Clara Province, Cuba
PartyCommunist Party of Cuba
Alma materUniversity of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara
ProfessionPhysician, Politician

Roberto Morales Ojeda is a Cuban physician and politician who has served as a Vice President of the Council of State since 2019. A member of the Communist Party of Cuba, he previously held the position of Minister of Public Health from 2015 to 2018. His career has been defined by leadership within Cuba's international medical cooperation programs and a central role in the nation's domestic healthcare system.

Early life and education

Roberto Morales Ojeda was born on 15 June 1967 in the city of Santa Clara, located in the central Villa Clara Province. He pursued his higher education at the University of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara, where he graduated as a physician in 1990. His early professional formation was deeply influenced by the principles of the Cuban Revolution and the integrated model of primary healthcare developed in Cuba.

Medical career

Following his graduation, Morales Ojeda began his medical practice within the Cuban National Health System, working extensively in family medicine and community health. He rose through administrative ranks, holding significant positions in the public health directorates of Villa Clara Province and later in the capital, Havana. His expertise and organizational skills led to his involvement in Cuba's medical internationalist missions, including collaborations with the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America and support for programs in nations like Venezuela and Bolivia.

Political career

Morales Ojeda's political career is intertwined with his medical leadership. He became a member of the Communist Party of Cuba and was elected as a deputy to the National Assembly of People's Power representing Villa Clara Province. He served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba in Villa Clara, a key provincial leadership role. His political ascent was marked by his close alignment with the policies of Raúl Castro and later Miguel Díaz-Canel, leading to his appointment to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba.

Minister of Public Health

On 11 July 2015, Morales Ojeda was appointed as the Minister of Public Health, succeeding Roberto González. His tenure focused on maintaining the robustness of the national healthcare system amid economic challenges, emphasizing preventive medicine and the sustainability of the medical brigades abroad. He oversaw health initiatives during the 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic and managed collaborations with the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization. He concluded his term in July 2018 and was succeeded by José Ángel Portal Miranda.

Vice President of Cuba

In a major political reshuffle, Roberto Morales Ojeda was elected as a Vice President of the Council of State on 10 October 2019, replacing Mercedes López Acea. In this role under President Miguel Díaz-Canel, he is entrusted with overseeing social policy sectors, including public health, education, and social security. His position places him within the highest echelons of the Cuban government and the Communist Party of Cuba.

Personal life

Details about his personal life are kept private, consistent with the norms for high-ranking Cuban officials. He is married and has children. His public profile is defined almost exclusively by his professional dedication to public health and his political responsibilities within the structures of the Communist Party of Cuba and the Government of Cuba.

Category:1967 births Category:Living people Category:Cuban physicians Category:Cuban politicians Category:Vice Presidents of Cuba Category:Government ministers of Cuba Category:Members of the National Assembly of People's Power Category:Communist Party of Cuba politicians