Jean-Paul Theron Explained

Jean-Paul Theron (born)[1] is a former French doctor who practiced in French Polynesia. He was barred from practicing in 2022 after prescribing unauthorized treatments for COVID-19.

Theron was born in Tunisia, and moved to French Polynesia as a child when his father was transferred there to work on the French nuclear testing program.[1] After training as a doctor, he practiced for several years in the Marquesas Islands and Tuamotus.[1] In the early 2000s he served as the leader of the Union of Medical Profession of French Polynesia.[2] He later worked as an advisor to the Minister of Health.[1] [3]

During the COVID-19 pandemic he advocated unauthorised treatments such as hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin,[4] leading to a complaint to the medical council. In September 2021 he was arrested when he allegedly assaulted a court officer attempting to serve formal notification of this complaint.[5] His trial has been repeatedly postponed.[6] [7]

In March 2022 he was barred from practicing medicine for three years.[8] [9]

He stood as a candidate for French Polynesia's 1st constituency in the 2022 French legislative election,[10] but came last with 747 votes.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Législatives 2022 - Jean-Paul Théron : "Une dimension sociale" . Tahiti Infos . fr . 1 June 2022 . 10 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Week long medical strike continues in French Polynesia . . 10 May 2003 . 10 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Striking doctors in Tahiti to meet government on their claims . . 19 November 2007 . 10 May 2023.
  4. Web site: Les irréductibles made in fenua de la chloroquine . Tahiti Infos . fr . 9 September 2020 . 10 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Le Dr Théron déchaîne les passions . Tahiti Infos . fr . 20 September 2021 . 10 May 2023.
  6. Web site: Tahiti trial of controversial doctor put off to March . . 8 November 2021 . 10 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Septième renvoi pour le procès de Jean-Paul Théron . Tahiti Infos . fr . 21 March 2023 . 10 May 2023.
  8. Web site: Controversial doctor in French Polynesia barred from profession . . 28 March 2022 . 10 May 2023.
  9. Web site: Le Dr Théron interdit d'exercer . Tahiti Infos . fr . 24 March 2022 . 10 May 2023.
  10. Web site: Jean-Paul Théron candidat aux législatives . Tahiti Infos . fr . 21 April 2022 . 10 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Bouteau loin devant Le Gayic . Tahiti Infos . fr . 5 June 2022 . 10 May 2023.

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