28th May 2024

Ensuring safe and non-violent sports and youth activities this summer

As summer approaches, we anticipate a great season filled with activities. Our top priority is to create a safe environment for all children involved while taking a firm stance against bullying, sexual abuse and other violence.

22nd May 2024

Tabletop exercise FAST FOOD 2024

The interdisciplinary exercise FAST FOOD 2024 was held by teleconference on April 30th. The purpose of the exercise was to increase the knowledge and understanding of the participants of the current procedures for investigating foodborne outbreaks, to uncover deficiencies, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

16th May 2024

Respiratory infections. Weeks 18 and 19 2024

The latest summary examines the occurrence of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland during weeks 18 and 19, with a look at the situation in Europe.

15th May 2024

New Dashboard: Participation in general childhood vaccinations in Iceland

The Chief Epidemiologist has launched an interactive dashboard featuring information on participation in general childhood vaccinations in Iceland from the year 2017.

13th May 2024

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial use

Each year, 4.3 million patients in hospitals in the EU/EEA acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection during their stay in the hospital.

10th May 2024

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Epidemic in Iceland and Europe

In early April this year, the first case of pertussis in Iceland since 2019 was diagnosed. Since then, 35 individuals have tested positive for pertussis through PCR tests, while an additional 20 have received clinical diagnoses from doctors without undergoing testing.

7th May 2024

Key Healthcare Performance Indicators - Updated figures and a new dashboard

The Directorate of Health has published Key Healthcare Performance Indicators for the second time with the latest available data, most often from 2022 for Iceland. The publication aims to gather in one place indicators that give insights into key aspects of healthcare services.

6th May 2024

Implementation report of the study Health and Well-being in Iceland 2022

A report on the implementation of the study Health and Wellbeing in Iceland 2022 is now available on the study's website at the Directorate of Health.

5th May 2024

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands - World Hand Hygiene Day is 5 May

5 May is World Hand Hygiene Day. Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) raises awareness of the importance of hand hygiene, especially in healthcare, on this day.

2nd May 2024

Respiratory infections. Weeks 16 and 17 2024

The latest summary examines the occurrence of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland during weeks 16 and 17, with a look at the situation in Europe.