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Secretary of Health of Puerto Rico
Incumbent Carlos Mellado López since January 2, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-02)
Department of Health
Nominator
Governor
Appointer
Governor with advice and consent from the Senate
Term length
4 years
Formation
Established by Law No. 81 of 1912 and Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico
Succession
Eight
Website
www.salud.gov.pr
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