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In December 2024, Alma D. Möller resigned as Medical Director of Health, a position she had held since 2018. The new Medical Director of Health, María Heimisdóttir, who took office in March 2025, is therefore writing the foreword for the first time. It states that the role of the Directorate of Health is diverse, but its main aim is to promote the health of the nation, among other things, by strengthening public health efforts, ensuring the quality of health services, and promoting that public health work and health services are based on the best knowledge and experience available at any given time. The Medical Director of Health hopes that the annual report will provide a comprehensive overview of the projects carried out in 2024 and the results achieved. In conclusion, María states: "Most of the Directorate's projects are long-term, and, as before, emphasis will be placed on collaboration with domestic and international partners, innovation, and continuous development for the health and welfare of the nation."

Hildur Björk Sigbjörnsdóttir, web and publishing director
hildur.b.sigbjornsdottir@landlaeknir.is