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

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.

The Chief Epidemiologist has launched an interactive dashboard displaying information on respiratory infection diagnoses.

In the past year, efforts have been made to improve and integrate services and advice for illness and emergency with telephone consultation at 1700, which is provided by the Information Centre for Health Care in the Capital Area (HH).

A total of 23 children associated with Mánagarður preschool in Reykjavík have now tested positive for E. coli (STEC) via PCR testing. Samples at the Department of Microbiology and Virology at Landspítali University Hospital are also sent for bacterial culture for confirmation, which take longer to process.

Framsýn trade union delivered a gift of 15 million ISK to the HSN sponsoring association in Þingeyjarsýsla yesterday. The gift includes a number of devices, including a complete heart echocardiogram that greatly improves the facilities of HSN doctors in Húsavík and the surrounding area.

The Directorate of Fisheries has compiled information on the combined catch share of fishing vessels owned by individuals and legal entities.

The last date for submitting a request for transfer of quota shares in the fishing year is 31st of July.

If you are considering taking a pension from the TR, it is useful for you to watch a presentation that was made at the TR’s well-attended meeting this week.

The activity is growing constantly.