After studying at the Ecole Normale Supérieure, where she specialized in economics and social issues, Marisol Touraine studied at the Institute of Political Studies in Paris as well as at the prestigious Harvard University in the United States. She served as an Adviser to the Prime Minister from 1988 to 1991 in charge of geostrategic issues, and she became a member of the Council of State in 1991. She then held the positions of Member of Parliament and General Councilor of Indre et Loire for several years before being appointed Minister of Social Affairs, Health and Women’s Rights (2012-2017). She distinguished herself in this position in particular by her measures in favor of the authorization and financial coverage of innovative HIV prevention methods as well as by her fight in favor of neutral cigarette packs, which earned her the WHO award in 2016. She has been Chair of the Unitaid Board since June 2019.
After studying at the Ecole Normale Supérieure, where she specialized in economics and social issues, Marisol Touraine studied at the Institute of Political Studies in Paris as well as at the prestigious Harvard University in the United States. She served as an Adviser to the Prime Minister from 1988 to 1991 in charge of geostrategic issues, and she became a member of the Council of State in 1991. She then held the positions of Member of Parliament and General Councilor of Indre et Loire for several years before being appointed Minister of Social Affairs, Health and Women’s Rights (2012-2017). She distinguished herself in this position in particular by her measures in favor of the authorization and financial coverage of innovative HIV prevention methods as well as by her fight in favor of neutral cigarette packs, which earned her the WHO award in 2016. She has been Chair of the Unitaid Board since June 2019.