With increased age the likelihood of disease and infirmity increases. In health care centres and other healthcare institutions in Iceland, there are teams that ...

Key healthcare performance indicators provide evidence of certain key aspects of healthcare in Iceland and how it compares to neighboring countries.

Flight schools in Iceland operate according to the EASA syllabus for the theoretical qualifications for commercial pilot training (ATPL).

Vessels with a commercial fishing license and equipment suitable for fishing for East Atlantic bluefin tuna can apply for a tuna fishing permit. Permits may ...

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The Directorate of Health regularly monitors the compliance of health services with professional standards and the provisions of health legislation at any time.

A proposed income plan for approximately 68,300 customers for the year 2026 has been published on My Pages. The proposal shows the estimated income for each individual for the next year.

In light of recent media coverage regarding the Directorate of Health's administrative decision to revoke a doctor's license, the Directorate of Health wishes to convey the following.

The results of a scientific article recently published in the journal New Forests indicate that the natural regeneration of Lodgepole pine can be a promising option for rehabilitating severely degraded land in Iceland and sequestering carbon. The study shows that the pine can quickly regenerate naturally into barren areas but spreads slowly where there is dense vegetation or moss cover. The article's authors believe that the spread of the pine is easy to control.

The Children's Ward at Akureyri Hospital (SAk) recently received a truly generous gift when students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade at Síðuskóli decided to donate ISK 550,000 to the ward’s support fund. The students raised the money by selling handmade items and refreshments during the Children's Culture Festival in April.