In the spring, the sunshine provides welcome light and warmth, inviting people to enjoy outdoor activities in the sun. The sun offers warmth but also emits ultraviolet radiation, which can harm us if we are not careful.

A new issue of Talnabrunnur, the newsletter from the Directorate of Health, highlights key aspects of the Icelandic population’s diet from 2020 to 2024.

The Chief Epidemiologist´s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 10 of 2025 (March 3 - 9, 2025).

The Directorate of Health’s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 1 of 2025 (December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025).

The Chief Epidemiologist´s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 7 of 2025 (February 10-16, 2025).

The Chief Epidemiologist's dashboard has been updated with the latest data on respiratory infections, including influenza, RSV, and COVID-19.

The Directorate of Health is hosting the conference Collaboration - Communication - Co-creation: A holistic approach to well-being in the school community

The Directorate of Health has published statistics on suicide for the year 2024. At the same time, statistics on all causes of death were updated. There were a total of 48 suicides last year, or 12.4 per 100,000 inhabitants.

Act No. 81/2025, which amends the Health Records Act, No. 55/2009, has come into force. The purpose of these amendments is to improve efficiency in healthcare services, promote digital development, and enhance patient safety.

World AIDS Day is marked annually on 1 December. On this occasion, we remind everyone that HIV and AIDS remain urgent public health concerns affecting the health and wellbeing of millions of people worldwide.