Research conducted by Brynja Hrafnkelsdóttir, an entomology scientist at Land and Forest Iceland, indicates that aphids were the most prevalent pest on Surtsey's vegetation this year, even though their grazing impact was not substantial; this assessment is based on the registration of leaf-aphids and other grazing insects on the island during July.

The National Service Survey

The annual influenza outbreak is still ongoing. The number of confirmed cases has been high this winter but has recently been decreasing and appears to have reached its peak.

An annual influenza epidemic is underway and still on the rise. Many cases are being detected these days.

The rectors of the Agricultural University of Iceland and Bifröst University along with the Director of Land and Forest Iceland have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen and develop methods for forest management and regeneration, the utilisation of forest products, and innovation in the sustainable use of forest resources in Iceland. The National Forests in Skorradalur will serve as one of the main pilot areas.

The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland in Blönduós has received funding for the implementation of the smart solution Memaxi, with the aim of promoting telehealth services in its area of operation.

Starting May 28th, those who have signed a loyalty agreement for their old properties in Grindavík will be able to stay in them. This is a temporary project for a trial period this summer.

Landspítali participates in the Hope4Kids project – Holistic Oncologic Palliative Care for Europe’s Kids – which aims to strengthen and harmonise pediatric palliative care across Europe for all children living with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions.

The website of Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins,(The Primary Health Care of the Capital Area) has now been moved to Island.is. All information about the institution’s services, both in the capital region and nationwide, can now be found there.

Althingi recently approved an amendment to the Act on the Natural Catastrophe Insurance of Iceland (NTI) which authorises the agency to temporarily increase premiums by 50%.