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In observance of Antibiotic Awareness Day, the Chief Epidemiologist will host a seminar on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 at Directorate of Health, Katrínartún 2. Remote attendance via Teams will also be available. This year's seminar theme focuses on nursing homes.

The 18th of November is specifically dedicated to antibiotic awareness by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). On the same day, the World Health Organization (WHO) will launch its awareness week on the proper use of antibiotics. This campaign aims to remind the public, governments, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders of the threat posed by the global spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Agenda

• Antibiotic Usage, Resistance, and Action Plan
  Anna Margrét Halldórsdóttir, Department of Communicable Disease Control, Directorate of Health

• Results and Lessons from the ECDC HALT-4 Study
  Steinunn Þórðardóttir, Hrafnista

• Clinical Guidelines for Urinary Tract Infections in Frail Older Adults
  Ólafur Helgi Samúelsson, Eir

• Coffee Break (20 min)

• Infection Control and Resistant Bacteria in Nursing Homes
  Bjarney Sigurðardóttir, Hrafnista
  Sigríður Sigurðardóttir, Grund

• Antibiotic Stewardship in Nursing Homes
  Jón Steinar Jónsson, Development Centre for Primary Health Care in Iceland
  Már Egilsson, Health Care Institution of East Iceland

Chief Epidemiologist Guðrún Aspelund will be moderator