Rudolf Zajac | |
|---|---|
| 7th Minister of Health of Slovakia | |
| In office 15 October 2002 –4 July 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Roman Kováč |
| Succeeded by | Ivan Valentovič |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 February 1951 Bratislava,Czechoslovakia |
| Political party | Civic Conservative Party |
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