The 2025 Annual Report on Communicable Disease Control and Prevention

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The report discusses the epidemiology of notifiable and reportable infectious diseases in Iceland, as well as vaccinations and antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections, and other health threats relevant to disease prevention and control. The report provides an overview of the current state of disease prevention and control efforts and the main changes compared with previous years.

The year 2025 was not characterized by a single major health threat, but rather by a range of public health challenges. COVID-19 no longer caused a comparable burden as in previous years, while seasonal influenza was prominent during the winter. The development of sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis cases during the year further highlights the importance of accessible testing, contact tracing, treatment, and education.

The Chief Epidemiologist also organizes the general vaccination program and is responsible for their registration. In addition, the Chief Epidemiologist maintains records on human use of antimicrobial medicines that may contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance. These topics are discussed in more detail in separate annual reports published by the Chief Epidemiologist later in the year.

In 2025, work also continued to strengthen public health preparedness and infrastructure, including improved surveillance systems and digital solutions, as well as ongoing preparedness efforts for pandemics and other acute public health threats.

The Annual Report is only available in electronic format.

The Chief Epidemiologist