Dr. Cecília Müller was born in 1958 in Szekszárd and earned her medical degree from the University of Pécs. She holds multiple specialist qualifications in occupational medicine, general practice, public health and epidemiology, preventive medicine, and population health. Her career began as a department and general practitioner physician, later advancing to leadership roles at district, regional, and county levels in Hungary’s public health system.

From December 2018 to May 31, 2025, she served as Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer and head of the National Public Health Center. In this capacity, she was responsible for public health and epidemiological safety, and played a central role in managing Hungary’s COVID-19 response and communication. She is a member of the Public Health Scientific Society and the Occupational Hygiene and Chemical Safety Scientific Society.

Dr. Müller has authored numerous publications in the fields of epidemiology, immunology, and public health, including international studies on vaccine effectiveness and pandemic response. She has received several national and international honors, including the Pro Sanitate Award, Semmelweis Award, and recognition from the World Health Organization for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.