Luiz Henrique Mandetta

Luiz Henrique Mandetta
Mandetta in 2020
Minister of Health
In office
1 January 2019  16 April 2020
PresidentJair Bolsonaro
Preceded byGilberto Occhi
Succeeded byNelson Teich
Federal Deputy for Mato Grosso do Sul
In office
1 February 2011  1 January 2019
ConstituencyMato Grosso do Sul
Personal details
Born (1964-11-30) 30 November 1964
Campo Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Political partyUNIÃO (2022–present)
Other political
affiliations
  • PMDB (2002–2010)
  • DEM (2010–2022)
Parents
  • Hélio Mandetta (father)
  • Maria Olga Solari (mother)
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Brazil
Branch/service Brazilian Army
Rank Lieutenant

Luiz Henrique Mandetta (born 30 November 1964) is a Brazilian pediatric orthopedist and politician, member of the Brazil Union (UNIÃO). Mandetta was announced on 20 November 2018 as Minister of Health of president Jair Bolsonaro, replacing Gilberto Occhi. On 16 April 2020 he was fired by Bolsonaro after disagreements over social distancing policies during the coronavirus pandemic.