14th March 2024

Good sleep for health and well-being – World Sleep Day March 15, 2024

Friday, March 15, is World Sleep Day, which has been celebrated since 2008. This year's theme is "Sleep Equity for Global Health."

14th March 2024

Respiratory infections. Week 10 2024

The new summary examines the incidence of respiratory infections and hospitalisations due to them and compares the situation in Iceland with the situation in Europe.

14th March 2024

Allocation from the Public Health Fund 2024 - Emphasis on promoting mental health and skills

The allocation of grants from the Public Health fund emphasises strengthening measures aimed at promoting the mental health of children and adults, promoting social skills, and reducing loneliness. The allocation was announced at a ceremony at Fjölbrautarskólinn in Breiðholt yesterday. Other focus areas are alcohol, drug, and tobacco prevention, nutrition, physical activity, and sexual health.

13th March 2024

Suicide prevention in all areas is key

Prevention at all levels is our most important task, said Guðrún Jóna Guðlaugsdóttir, project manager of Lífsbrú, the Centre for Suicide Prevention from the Directorate of Health, at the Psychological Congress which was held recently at Hotel Nordica.

11th March 2024

Talnabrunnur - Issue 2 2024

A new issue of Talnabrunnur, a newsletter on Health Information, has been published.

7th March 2024

Respiratory infections. Week 9 2024

The new summary examines the incidence of respiratory infections and hospitalisations due to them and compares the situation in Iceland with the situation in Europe.

5th March 2024

International HPV Awareness day

March 4th marks the International Day dedicated to raising awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can lead to cancer in both men and women. Fortunately, there exists a highly effective and safe vaccine to shield against many strains of this virus. Additionally, cancer screening methods, such as Pap smears, can detect abnormal cell changes in the cervix before cancer develops.

1st March 2024

Delays in processing cases at the Directorate of Health

Continued delays in processing cases at the Directorate of Health

29th February 2024

Hearing Day - Symposium on children, acoustics and hearing conservation

On Friday, March 1st, a symposium on children, acoustics and hearing conservation will be held by the Ombudsman for Children, the National Hearing and Speech Institute of Iceland, the Directorate of Health and the State Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

29th February 2024

Respiratory infections. Week 8 2024

The new summary examines the incidence of respiratory infections and hospitalizations due to them and compares the situation in Iceland with the situation in Europe.