The Icelandic Natural Disaster Insurance (NTÍ) has been in the process of preparing a new solution to replace the current damage register.

A recent review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations this winter compares Iceland to the situation in Europe.

Continued delays in processing cases at the Directorate of Health

In recent months, multiple cases of acute hepatitis B, which seem linked, have been reported in Iceland. Contact tracing indicates that these transmissions likely occurred through sexual exposure.

Fjársýsla ríkisins, on behalf of Iceland Health, run an open tender for imaging examinations for health-insured persons.

Rates of respiratory infections have dropped as is to be expected in the spring. Admissions to Landspitali due to respiratory infections have also gone down.

Patients with respiratory symptoms should wear a mask at all HSU facilities

The Directorate of Health has launched a project to draw attention to the negative aspects of using nicotine and how addictive the use can be.

A generous gift

From 16 May 2024, theoretical general driving tests will be electronic across the country.