Fernando Simón

Fernando Simón is a Spanish epidemiologist and a prominent public health official known for his role in responding to health crises, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. He is the director of the Centro de Coordinación de Alertas y Emergencias Sanitarias (CCAES), which is part of the Spanish Ministry of Health. Simón became a public figure during the pandemic as he provided regular updates on the situation, epidemiological data, and government measures to control the spread of the virus. His communication and leadership during critical moments in public health have made him a key figure in Spain’s health policy discussions.