Walter T. Gwenigale (c. 1935 – April 22, 2022) was a Liberian politician who became Minister of Health and Social Welfare in the Cabinet of Liberia in 2006.[1] Gwenigale was born in the Central Province, which later became known as Bong County.[2] He completed a BA in Chemistry from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico in 1963, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
Dr Walter Gwenigale | |
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Minister of Health and Social Welfare | |
In office 2006–2015 | |
Appointed by | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf |
Succeeded by | Bernice Dahn |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1935 Central Province, Liberia (modern-day Bong County) |
Died | Monrovia, Liberia | April 22, 2022 (aged 87)
Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine |
Gwenigale died on April 22, 2022, at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center.[3]
References
edit- ^ http://www.mohsw.gov.lr/documents/minister%20proper.pdf [dead link]
- ^ "Liberia: Walter Gwenigale – Great Liberian Medical Doctor With a Mission". Liberian Observer. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Dodoo, Lennart. "Liberia: Former Minister of Health Dr. Walter Gwenigale Has Died". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved July 14, 2022.