31st May 2024

World No Tobacco Day 2024. Protecting children from tobacco industry's interference

World No Tobacco Day 2024 focuses on the tobacco industry's efforts to reach young people through the marketing of tobacco and nicotine products, including on social media and streaming services.

30th May 2024

Reykjanes eruption and its health effects

Yesterday, May 29, a volcanic eruption on Reykjanes re-emerged with significant impact, resulting in notable gas pollution. The primary pollutant is sulfur dioxide (SO2)

30th May 2024

Wellbeing Economy Forum in Reykjavik, June 11-12 2024

The Wellbeing Economy Forum, hosted by the Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, and the Minister of Health, Willum Þór Þórsson, will take place in the vibrant city of Reykjavik on June 11th and 12th, 2024. Organized by the Icelandic Directorate of Health with support from the EU Health Program, the Wellbeing Economy Forum stands as a beacon for change in our economic system, emphasizing safe environmental limits and the collective wellbeing of current and future generations.

28th May 2024

Fee for whooping cough (pertussis) and measles vaccinations 2024

The government has agreed to extend the priority groups for the vaccination of whooping cough (pertussis) and measles due to the whooping cough outbreak and the recurrent importation of measles in connection with the large measles outbreaks in Europe in recent months.

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.