The City Council will name Juan Maldonado Adoptive Son of Nerja

The City Council will name Juan Maldonado Adoptive Son of Nerja

The Nerja City Council will appoint Dr. Juan Maldonado Adoptive Son of Nerja in tomorrow's plenary session, according to the motion presented by the mayor, José Alberto Armijo; the first deputy mayor, Francisco Arce; and the spokespersons of all the political groups and initiatives also of Mari Trini Pascual and other residents of Nerja and Maro. The agreement, which will be adopted unanimously, also proposes to grant and impose the Golden Shield of Nerja to the doctor who, for 42 years, has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the health and well-being of both the residents of Nerja and Maro, according to stated in the motion.

Born in the neighboring municipality of Torrox, there are many merits attributed to Juan Maldonado but, apart from the academic titles, the mayor has pointed out that ?he is a great human being, of whom we can highlight that medicine is more than a profession; It is a vocation that he has exercised with passion, empathy and humility, taking care of the emotional and physical well-being of his patients, traits that have distinguished him during his long career.?

José Alberto Armijo added that his office on Granada Street ?became a place of hope for everyone. The lines of people to be treated by ?Don Juan? were a testimony of the faith they placed in him, in his ability and in his commitment to each and every one of them who, due to health problems, came seeking a quick diagnosis. and accurate, thereby saving the lives of many people.?