The Directorate of Health
The website of the Directorate of Health moves to Ísland.is
15th February 2023
Today, the Directorate of Health introduces a new website under Ísland.is, following in the footsteps of many public institutions.
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With this big and important step, the website of the Directorate of Health was simplified and user experience and accessibility improved. This is in line with the Digital Strategy of Stafrænt Ísland.
The new website on Iceland.is allows users to access information on all the main tasks of the Directorate of Health, including the license of healthcare practitioners, the operation of health services, monitoring and quality of health services, public health, health promotion and prevention, infection prevention, infectious diseases, and vaccination. Furthermore, the website of the Directorate of Health is an important source of statistics on the health of the nation and the health services provided in Iceland. Work is also underway to ensure that all communications with the Office, e.g. applications for licenses, receipt of complaints, etc., are electronic.
The website of the Directorate of Health thus serves a multipurpose for both healthcare professionals and the general public. The new website is a long-term project that will change with improved information, interactive publication of health statistics, and the innovations needed to meet the legitimate demand for reliability, simplicity, and efficiency of users.
Alma D. Möller, Medical Director of Health:
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Directorate of Health needed to communicate information quickly and safely. It was then clear that the old website was dated. We were already thinking about a new website at that time, and it is therefore very gratifying to open it today. I would like to thank those who contributed and Digital Iceland and the company Stefna for their good cooperation. Furthermore, the Office is also working on making all processes and communications electronic, which will improve services and increase efficiency."
The new website replaces an older one that has been in use for over a decade or since 2012. If users have comments or suggestions for improvement, you can contact Hildur Björk Sigbjörnsdóttir (hildur.b.sigbjornsdottir@landlaeknir.is). Recommendations will be welcomed.