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Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency

» Updated: 07 October 2024, 13:40

» Published: 04 October 2024

Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency
Photo: Oscar Olsson/TT

Olivia Wigzell is the new Director-General of the Public Health Agency. She comes most recently from the position of Director-General of the National Board of Health and Welfare, a post she has held since 2015.

Wigzell has, however, been acting as Director-General of the Public Health Agency since August 15, 2024.

She is succeeding Karin Tegmark Wisell, who has been appointed by the government as Sweden's ambassador for global health.

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