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Patrick Smits
Arts-coördinator team infectieziektebestrijding, vaccinatie en crisis preparedness Departement Zorg
Patrick Smits is a medical professional who currently serves as a Medical Advisor (Medisch adviseur) at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).1 His role at ECDC involves working as a coordinating physician for the team responsible for infectious disease control, vaccination, and crisis preparedness within the Department of Care.1
Dr. Smits has a background in medicine, having obtained his medical degree in 1991 from the University of Antwerp, where he graduated as a Doctor in medicine, surgery, and obstetrics with distinction.2 He later specialized as an Orthopedic Surgeon in 1997.2
In his current position, Dr. Smits is involved in various aspects of public health, particularly focusing on infectious diseases. He is part of the ECDC's Management Board, which is the organization's governing body.5 This role likely involves contributing to strategic decisions and policies related to disease prevention and control across Europe.
Dr. Smits is based in Belgium and appears to be actively involved in public health initiatives at both national and European levels.34 His work likely includes providing expert medical advice, coordinating responses to infectious disease threats, and contributing to vaccination strategies and crisis preparedness plans.
