Dr. Céline Gossner

Dr. Céline Gossner is a prominent public health expert and the head of the section for foodborne, waterborne, vector-borne, and zoonotic diseases at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). She has been actively involved in addressing the rising threat of vector-borne diseases in Europe, particularly in the context of climate change, which is contributing to longer and more intense mosquito seasons. In recent news, Dr. Gossner highlighted the increasing risk of diseases such as the West Nile virus and chikungunya, stressing the need for enhanced preventive measures to control mosquito populations and protect public health.