30th January 2024

Excess Deaths in OECD Countries during COVID-19

The Chief Epidemiologist highlights a recent report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), indicating the success of infection control measures in Iceland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

25th January 2024

Lífsbrú - Centre for Suicide Prevention and Lífsbrú - Fund

Today, January 25, there was a formal introduction of Lífsbrú – Centre of Suicide Prevention and Lífsbrú – Fund, in the premises of the Directorate of Health in Iceland.

25th January 2024

Respiratory tract infections. Week 3 2024

In a new summary the frequency of respiratory infections and their complications is reviewed and the situation in Iceland compared to the situation in Europe.