Raquel Guiomar
Raquel Guiomar is a prominent virologist and researcher at the National Health Institute (INSA) in Portugal, known for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. She coordinated the National Reference Laboratory for Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses since 2009, overseeing real-time data sharing that enhanced public health responses. Guiomar emphasized the importance of lessons learned from the pandemic, highlighting improvements in health system preparedness for future emergencies, not just pandemics. Her work has contributed to monitoring respiratory infections and the ongoing vigilance against potential viral threats like H5N1.
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Raquel Guiomar defended that the lessons learned from the pandemic have better prepared systems for future emergencies.
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