Miguel Telo de Arriaga

Miguel Telo de Arriaga is the director of the Directorate of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Directorate-General of Health (DGS) in Portugal. He has been actively involved in public health initiatives, particularly in relation to the impacts of extreme weather conditions on health. Recently, he was in the news discussing the health risks posed by the anticipated heatwave in Portugal, emphasizing the importance of hydration and precautions, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children.