Chile’s President Boric Said Top Health Official Quit Amid Flu Crisis
- Spike in respiratory diseases has overwhelmed hospitals
- President’s popularity slumped in last week after fatalities
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Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the resignation of Health Undersecretary Fernando Araos on Tuesday after a spike in respiratory illnesses overwhelmed hospitals and caused several infant deaths.
Boric appointed Osvaldo Salgado as his replacement. The head of state didn’t change Health Minister Ximena Aguilera despite requests from opposition legislators to do so.