Carlos Dias

Carlos Dias is the Coordinator of the Epidemiology Department at the National Health Institute (INSA) in Portugal. He advocates for strengthening public health services to ensure efficient and modern responses to health crises. Dias emphasizes the essential role of local health networks in quickly identifying and managing outbreaks, as they are closely connected to communities. His insights during the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for high-quality information systems to support swift decision-making in public health.