The Chief Epidemiologist’s respiratory infections dashboard has been updated with data for week 45 of 2025 (November 3–9, 2025).

A scientific article was recently published in the British Journal of Nutrition based on a national dietary survey among Icelandic adults conducted in 2019-2020.

Today, 24 October, on World Polio Day, we emphasize the importance of vaccination and surveillance in achieving the shared global goal of eradicating poliomyelitis. A goal set by the World Health Assembly in1988.

A new issue of Talnabrunnur, the Directorate of Health’s newsletter on health statistics, has been published.

An annual influenza outbreak is underway. The number of reported cases has been high this winter but has been decreasing recently.

The Directorate of Fisheries is looking to hire an individual for a full-time position in the surveillance division at our office in Akureyri.

Digital Iceland continues to develop and improve digital solutions with regular updates on both core services and individual digital services. With the latest update we introduce both new functionality and additions and fixes aimed at increasing security, improving user experience and simplifying service processes for both individuals and companies.

The entrance on the north side of Vestmannaeyjar Hospital has reopened after being closed for several months due to construction work. During that time, the area outside the entrance was resurfaced with asphalt and utility lines were replaced.

In 2026 The Icelandic Transport Authority will host examiner standardisation courses for flight examiners on multi-crew aircraft (TRE/SFE/CRE) on the 12th of March and the 14th of October. A course for single-pilot aircraft examiners (FE) will be held on the 5th of March.

Stefán Þengilsson, a businessman from Höfn in Svalbarðsströnd, has donated two artworks to the Emergency Department of Akureyri Hospital.