6th November 2023

Antibiotic Awareness Day

The day of 18 November is particularly dedicated to raising awareness about antibiotics at the European Union Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The same day, the World Health Organization (WHO) initiates an awareness week on prudent antibiotic use.

2nd November 2023

Respiratory tract infections. Week 43 of 2023

A new review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland in autumn compares the situation in Europe.

2nd November 2023

Register of Licenced Healthcare Facilities published on the Directorate of Health's website

According to the Medical Director of Health and Public Health Act, the Directorate of Health is authorised to publish information from the Register of Licenced Healthcare Facilities. The purpose of publishing this information is to ensure quality and safety in healthcare.

1st November 2023

Dashboard on Health Workforce in Iceland

A dashboard showing statistics on the health workforce in Iceland has now been published on the Directorate of Health's website.

26th October 2023

Respiratory tract infections. Week 42 in 2023

A new review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland in autumn compares the situation in Europe.

26th October 2023

World Polio Day

On October 24th, an international day was dedicated to polio as a reminder of the efforts to eradicate it worldwide.

25th October 2023

Applications - Public Health Fund 2024

The Public Health Fund 2024 is now open for applications, and the deadline to apply for grants is November 15, 2023.

23rd October 2023

Annex to priority groups for influenza vaccination in winter 2023–2024

Vaccination against annual influenza does not protect individuals against avian influenza, but vaccination of individuals in close contact with birds and mammals capable of contracting influenza A will minimize the risk of simultaneous transmission of avian influenza virus and annual influenza A. By reducing the risk of introduction of novel viruses that may cause outbreaks in humans.

19th October 2023

Respiratory tract infections. Weeks 40-41 of 2023

A new review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland in autumn compares the situation in Europe.

6th October 2023

Respiratory tract infections. Week 39 of 2023

A new review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland in autumn compares the situation in Europe.