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

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

The Directorate of Health has released a revised version of the official food-based dietary guidelines for adults and children aged two and above.

A monoclonal antibody against RSV for the youngest children has now been distributed to healthcare institutions.

The first comprehensive EU public health emergency preparedness assessment for Iceland has been carried out.

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.