One in six cases of common infections in people worldwide in 2023 was caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a new WHO report released recently.

The Directorate of Health has published seven-day reference menus in accordance with the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023.

The situation in Iceland is relatively good regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but a great deal of work remains.

In this issue of Epi Ice, the focus is on a review by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) of Iceland’s preparedness for acute public health threats.

Proposals for amendments to the Keyhole Regulation have been published on the Government consultation portal for public comment.

A new issue of Talnabrunnur, a newsletter on Health Information, has been published.

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

Just over five years ago, the first cases of pneumonia with an unknown cause were reported in Wuhan, China. This marked the beginning of a pandemic that would profoundly affect global health, economies, and welfare.

On 1 September, Lífsbrú - Centre for Suicide Prevention awarded a team and an individual for their notable contribution to suicide prevention in Iceland, enhancing understanding of the subject and promoting better health and wellbeing across the nation.