“You never know what the day will bring,” says Ásdís Skúladóttir, intensive care nurse at SAk, describing her work. “We’re always learning something new, and the tasks are constantly changing. This job keeps you on your toes – and that’s exactly what I find exciting.”

The Chief Epidemiologist’s respiratory infection dashboard has been updated with data through week 49 (December 2–8, 2024).

At a formal ceremony during the annual meeting of Akureyri Hospital (SAk) on May 27, the SAk Motivation Awards 2025 were presented in five categories: safety, collaboration, innovation, professionalism, and communication. The awards are given to staff members who excel in their work and contribute to a positive and healthy workplace culture at SAk.

Agreement that alleviates the pressure on Landspítali

The thirteenth annual report on antibiotic use and resistance in humans and animals in Iceland with has been published.

The Chief Epidemiologist´s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 5 of 2025 (January 27–February 2, 2025).

The Guðný Júlíana Ólafsdóttir Stefáns Memorial Fund, the Gulla Fund, was established in 2012 to support the operations of HSN in Fjallabyggð. Staff at HSN in Fjallabyggð hosted a thank‑you coffee gathering, where heartfelt gratitude was extended to the fund’s representatives for their invaluable support in recent years.

The Icelandic Education Awards 2025 were presented at a formal ceremony at Bessastaðir on 4 November. The awards highlight innovative and high-quality work in schools and leisure education, recognising outstanding contributions to educational improvement across all school levels.

The Minister of Justice has appointed Ólafur Helga Árnason and Stefanía Guðrún Sæmundsdóttir as district court judges with the first position at the Reykjavík District Court as of 18 December 2023.

The Chief Epidemiologist´s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 9 of 2025 (February 24-March 2, 2025).