About María Neira
Born 1962. María Neira is a Spanish director.
María P. Neira (born 1962) is a Spanish physician, international civil servant and diplomat, who has since 2005, served as the Director of the Public Health, Environment and Social Determinants of Health Department (PHE) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Biography María P. Neira studied medicine and surgery at the University of Oviedo in Asturias, Spain.
Honours and awards
Médaille de l'Ordre du Mérite National by the Government of France Spanish National Nutrition Strategy Award Mujer Extraordinaria Award by Queen Letizia of Spain, Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Asturias “Inspirational women working towards protecting the environment,” International Women's Day Celebration in Geneva, by UNEP (2016)
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Who is María Neira?
Spanish medical doctor, international civil servant and diplomat
When was María Neira born?
María Neira was born in 1962 in La Felguera.
What is María Neira's occupation?
María Neira is a director.
What nationality is María Neira?
María Neira is Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). María Neira. https://biography.guide/maria-neira/
MLA: "María Neira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maria-neira/.
Chicago: "María Neira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maria-neira/.
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