Salvador Illa Roca

Salvador Illa Roca is a Spanish politician who has served as the Minister of Health of Spain since 2018. He is currently a candidate for the presidency of the Generalitat of Catalonia. Born in 1968 in Barcelona, Spain, Illa has a degree in medicine and has worked as a doctor and a politician for many years. He has been a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) since 1991 and has held various positions in the party, including deputy secretary general. Illa has been a strong advocate for healthcare reform and has worked to improve access to healthcare for all Spaniards. He is known for his commitment to social justice and his dedication to public service. Illa has been married to his wife, Maria, for over 30 years and has two children. He is a fluent speaker of Catalan and Spanish and has been an active participant in Catalan politics for many years.