Special training positions for doctors within the fields of medicine where recognised specialist training is provided at the Landspítali University Hospital and the Akureyri Hospital are open for application. The job proportion is 100% or by agreement. The starting date for the recruitment is 3 June 2024, and Tuesday 4 June is the reception date for the specialist training, otherwise the start of the job may be in accordance with an agreement with the teaching director for each speciality.

In 2023, 18 people had their first artificial foot in Iceland, 53,564 applied for the European Health Insurance Card and 12,934 underwent colonoscopy.

Recently, three new electric bikes were purchased by HSN that will be used in home care service in Siglufjörður and Akureyri.

The Chief Epidemiologist has introduced an interactive dashboard in response to a recent rise in sexually transmitted infections, particularly gonorrhea and Syphilis.

NTÍ began participating in green steps in government operations in early September, but green steps are a project under the auspices of the Environment Agency for government agencies that want to reduce negative environmental impacts of their operations and enhance the environmental awareness of employees.

HSU in Vestmannaeyjar // Hraunbúðir

The latest summary examines the occurrence of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland during weeks 14 and 15, with a look at the situation in Europe.

Regional Public Health Indicators 2024 were presented for the ninth time on September 20th.

The Public Health Indicators 2024 will be presented this Friday, 20 September, from 11:00-13:00. You will be able to follow the presentation in a stream.

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