Description: (Infectious disease specialist)
María Luisa Ávila Agüero is a prominent Costa Rican pediatric infectious disease specialist with a distinguished career in public health. She served as the Minister of Public Health during the administrations of Óscar Arias Sánchez and Laura Chinchilla Miranda. Throughout her tenure, she focused on implementing policies to improve healthcare access and quality, particularly in the areas of infectious diseases. María Luisa Ávila Agüero's expertise and leadership have had a significant impact on the healthcare system in Costa Rica, making her a respected figure in the field.