Noel Nutels (1913-1973) was a Brazilian physician who dedicated his life to the well-being of Brazilian Amerindians.

Biography

He was born in Ukraine in 1913 and immigrated to Pernambuco in Brazil as a youngster.[1] He qualified in medicine in Recife in 1938 and specialized in public health.[2]

In the 1940s he joined the Indian Service and from then on he dedicated his life to the aboriginal cause, becoming a champion of Indian rights.

He has been honored in many ways and is considered one of the fathers of the Brazilian Public Health.

References

  1. ↑ Bastos 2003, pp. 28–29.
  2. ↑ Bastos 2003, p. 29.

Bibliography

  • Bastos, Comandante Paulo de Mello (2003). Salvo Conduto (PDF) (in Brazilian Portuguese) (2 ed.). Família Bastos. p. 212. ISBN 85-89853-02-0. OL 30752756M.


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