His Excellency Nigel de Freitas Acting President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, notes with sadness the passing of Dr. Emanuel Hosein.
Dr Emanuel Christi Hosein served as Minister of Health from 1986 to 1991 and was a Member of the House of Representatives during the 3rd Republican Parliament (1986-1991).
Dr. Hosein served as Chair of The Trinidad and Tobago Chapter of Disabled Peoples International. He was also Chair of the UN Secretary General’s Council on Disability, advocating for the differently abled.
In 2020 in recognition of his remarkable service, Dr. Hosein was awarded The Chaconia Medal Gold for his work in the Empowerment of Disabled Persons
The Office of the President extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Emanuel Hosein.
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