New Landspítali (NLSH) has published the results of the design tender I2081 for a new building for the outpatient ward of the Akureyri Hospital (SAk). The new building for outpatient wardswill include the surgical and internal medicine ward and wards for psychiatric wards at the current premises of Sak. It is assumed that a new building of approximately 9,200 m2 will be located south of the existing buildings and related older buildings.

Annual reports have been issued for 2021 on cervical cancer screening and breast cancer screening.

International Day of Physical Therapy is September 8th. Congratulations on the day, physical therapists!

If you are unsure, where do you call? At 1700 phone or search the Health website. In case of emergency 112.

Last Monday, a group of six members of staff of the Estonian Director of Public Prosecutions arrived on a three-day study trip to Iceland to learn about various matters concerning public administration in Iceland.

In June 2022, it was agreed to advertise proposals for a coastal area plan for the Westfjords and Eastfjords. The planning proposals and supporting documents were published on the website of the Icelandic National Planning Agency and the presentation period of both proposals was from June 15 th to September 15 th.

Prolonged uncertainty and natural catastrophes have significantly impacted the lives and well-being of the people in Grindavík. It is essential to take care of mental health and make use of the existing coping mechanisms.

The Directorate of Fisheries calls for applications for permission to hold official sea angling tournaments in the fishing year 2023/2024.

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.