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Perry Gomez

1947 – 2023

Bahamian politician

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Lived 1947 – 2023 (aged 76). Perry Gomez was a politician and physician.

Michael Perry Gomez (18 January 1947 – 21 October 2023) was a Bahamian politician, who served as Minister of Health and as member for North Andros and Berry Islands in the House of Assembly of the Bahamas. First elected to the legislature in the 2012 election after defeating Education Minister Desmond Bannister by a margin of 24 votes,

Career Gomez was known globally for his work on HIV/AIDS research, being the founder and director of the National HIV Programme of the Bahamas. Under his direction, the Programme had a major impact on decreasing the spread of the disease. HIV transmission rates in the Bahamas declined by more than 30 percent and HIV transmission from mother-to-child also decreased dramatically. Seventy-two percent of all persons with advanced HIV receive requisite treatment and all persons with HIV and TB co-infection receive full treatment for both conditions.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
The Bahamas
Education
University of the West Indies, Wayne State University
Positions held
Member of the House of Assembly of the Bahamas, Minister of Health

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Perry Gomez?

Bahamian politician (1947–2023)

When was Perry Gomez born?

Perry Gomez was born on 18 January 1947 in New Providence.

When did Perry Gomez die?

Perry Gomez died on 21 October 2023.

What was Perry Gomez's occupation?

Perry Gomez was a politician and physician.

What nationality was Perry Gomez?

Perry Gomez's recorded nationality: The Bahamas.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Perry Gomez

· Wikidata: Q7169784

· DBpedia: Perry Gomez

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