Jorge Alcocer Varela

Jorge Alcocer Varela (born 8 February 1946) is a Mexican immunologist, researcher, teacher and healthcare professional. Since 1 December 2018 he has served as the head of Secretariat of Health of Mexico, appointed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. As a physician and emeritus researcher at the Salvador Zubirán National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition, Alcocer Varela has served Mexican public health in various capacities for more than 30 years.

Jorge Alcocer Varela
Secretary of Health
Assumed office
1 December 2018
PresidentAndrés Manuel López Obrador
Preceded byJosé Narro Robles
Personal details
Born (1946-02-08) 8 February 1946
NationalityMexican
ResidenceMexico City
Alma materNational Autonomous University of Mexico
OccupationResearcher
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