On the morning of this Wednesday, August 10, the Secretary of Health of Cundinamarca passed away, Gilberto Alvarez Uribefollowing a long illness, in the city of Bogotá.
Gilberto Álvarez left a memorable legacy, especially during this covid-19 pandemic. He was a man devoted to his family, to his work, always oriented towards improving health conditions for citizens.
Medical surgeon from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, specialist in microbiology and medical parasitology, as well as in Hospital Management of the same higher education center. Master in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Health from the Andrés Bello University of Chile.
Regarding the Governor, Nicholas Garcia Bustosand all his Departmental Cabinet, officials, contractors, collaborators and Cundinamarca residents in general, sent a hug and solidarity to his family and friends in the face of this unfortunate departure, especially his children Santiago and Lina, and his grandchildren.
In the department of Cundinamarca, he led the processes of improvement and construction of the infrastructure of the hospital network, the actions to face covid-19, which earned him special recognition by the National Government.
Trajectory
He was an advisor to the office of the Vice Minister of Health and Welfare and general director of Public Health in the Ministry of Social Protection; Delegate Superintendent in Health; Manager of the National Malaria Control Project-Global Fund and Sectional Manager.
In addition, Álvarez Uribe was general director of Public Health of the Ministry of Health, advisor to the Office of the Minister of Health, manager of the Institute of Social Security of Antioquia, Undersecretary of Territorial Management, participation and service to citizens of the Secretariat of Health of Bogotá , medical director and superintendent delegated in health in the National Health Superintendence of Bogotá.
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“How profoundly sad is the death of our Cundinamarca Secretary of Health, Gilberto Álvarez. I will always remember him for his vocation for service, dedication and professionalism. He leaves a great void for those of us who had the fortune to work with him”expressed the Governor of Cundinamarca.
The Departmental Assembly of Cundinamarca He published the unfortunate fact on his social networks, “We deeply regret the loss of our colleague Gilberto Álvarez-Secretary of Health of Cundinamarca. In this difficult and painful moment we send a greeting of condolences and accompaniment to family and friends, may God give them the strength they need “.
Similarly, one of his co-workers, Alexander Gomez wrote, “goodbye to a great colleague and a good friend. Those of us who had the honor of knowing him make ours the pain of his family and those close to him. Thank you for your life Gilbert”.
“Today we say goodbye to Gilberto Álvarez, the great friend, the excellent official and example of the country’s health secretaries. I appreciate all his support during the pandemic”, pointed out the former Minister of Health and Social Protection, Fernando Ruiz.
Monsignor Luis Augusto Castro, Archbishop Emeritus of Tunja and key in the peace process with the FARC, passed away
The Catholic Church in the country is in mourning following the death of Monsignor Luis Augusto Castro, Archbishop Emeritus of Tunja (Boyacá), and who twice presided over the Episcopal Conference of Colombia (CEC), in which he advocated the release of hostages by the Eln and the extinct FARC, which is why it ended up being key in the peace process with that former insurgent group.
Through a statement, the Catholic priestly entity in the country indicated that the prelate’s life came to an end at 80 years of age, following staying at the Marly Clinic in Bogotá due to the health problems he suffered.
“With deep pain, but with hope placed in the Risen Lord, we must report that Monsignor Luis Augusto Castro Quiroga has passed away, may God receive him in the eternal homeland and fill him with heaven for his generous dedication to his will,” they said. in the missive.
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