Today is International Biomedical Scientist Day.

The Friends of SAk have donated three walkers to the surgical department.

Implementation of national planning policy

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.

Recently, an interview with the CEO of SAk was published in Healthcare and Life Sciences 2025 – Year in Review. Below is an Icelandic summary of the interview, which is particularly fitting at this milestone as we approach the turn of the year.

Status Assessment and Options for Shaping Public Service Policy are now under consultation in the Icelandic governments Consultation Portal (samráðsgátt).

The Friends of Akureyri Hospital have donated a new plaster saw to the surgical day and outpatient department.

Minister of Health Alma D. Möller has decided to allocate ISK 50 million to six projects that support the objectives of the government’s Regional Development Plan to strengthen telehealth services. The projects will receive funding for the development and implementation of diverse solutions aimed at increasing access to specialist healthcare services, regardless of place of residence

Experts from Efla have taken samples from the premises of the psychiatric day and outpatient department at Seli, and the results show contamination caused by moisture damage, which requires corrective action.

The Friends of Akureyri Hospital (SAk), together with the hospital staff, are hosting a celebration at Glerártorg on Saturday, 6 December, from 1–3 p.m