New head of the FOPH's Communicable Diseases Division

On April 30, 2020, Daniel Koch will retire after 12 years at the helm of the FOPH's Communicable Diseases Division. Due to the extraordinary situation, he will remain with the federal government: For the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, Daniel Koch will continue his previous tasks in the fight against this virus as "FOPH delegate for COVID-19". In this role, he advises and supports Pascal Strupler, the director of the FOPH, as well as the office's task force on the Coronavirus pandemic. Daniel Koch will continue to represent the FOPH at federal media conferences.

Stefan Kuster succeeded Daniel Koch as Head of the Communicable Diseases Division on April 1, 2020. Stefan Kuster holds a medical degree with postdoctoral qualification and a dual specialty in General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He obtained a Master's degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Healthcare Research from the University of Toronto, which he complemented with an Executive MBA. Stefan Kuster has held various positions at the University Hospital Zurich and at the national center for infection prevention Swissnoso. Most recently, he worked as Head Physician at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases and Hospital Hygiene at the University Hospital Zurich. Stefan Kuster lives in the canton of Zurich, is married and has two children.

Text: BAG