The Directorate of Health
Guðrún Aspelund will substitute for the Medical Director of Health
5th January 2026
The Medical Director of Health, María Heimisdóttir, has been on sick leave since the end of November. The Chief Epidemiologist will continue to act as Medical Director of Health in her absence.
-Automatic translation
María Heimisdóttir will remain on sick leave. The Minister of Health has appointed Chief Epidemiologist, Guðrún Aspelund, to serve as the Medical Director of Health temporarily until 31 January 2026.
For further information
Kjartan Hreinn Njálsson, Assistant to the Medical Director of Health
kjartan.h.njalsson@landlaeknir.is