Minister (Health)

Could you tell us about your professional career and how you ended up being the Minister of Health?

I was born in a remote area of Suriname, in the district of Saramacca. I am a descendent of the maroons, but I also have some Amerindian blood running through my veins. Suriname has a very mixed population. Every since I was 8 years old, I dreamed of becoming a doctor. I was around 11 years when the Prime Minister of Suriname visited my village. Because of that visit I had the strong desire ...