23rd December 2024

Acute Respiratory Infections: Epidemiological Update and Current Public Health Recommendations for Winter 2024/2025

Countries reporting data to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) are experiencing significant increases in indicators of yearly influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity, leading to visible impacts on healthcare services. Iceland is witnessing, in particular, a sharp rise in RSV cases, alongside an increase in influenza activity.

23rd December 2024

The President of Iceland has taken on the role of patron for the annual Wellbeing Economy Forum

Her Excellency, Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, has taken on the role of patron for the annual Wellbeing Economy Forum, scheduled to be held at Harpa in Reykjavik on May 8–9, 2025.

20th December 2024

Christmas greetings 2024

From the Directorate of Health

19th December 2024

Nordic framework for patient safety knowledge and skills

On December 16, 2024, the Nordic countries presented a common framework for patient safety knowledge and skills. The recording of the seminar is available online.

19th December 2024

Final Report: Steering Group Investigation into Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC) Outbreak

The steering group overseeing the investigation of the source of the Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak in October has concluded its work and submitted a comprehensive final report.

19th December 2024

Respiratory Infections – Week 50, 2024

The Chief Epidemiologist’s respiratory infection dashboard has been updated with data for week 50 (December 9–15, 2024).

18th December 2024

Report on Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak

The outbreak control team (OCT) tasked with investigating a domestic outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium from January to May of this year has submitted the investigation summary report.

17th December 2024

The position of the Medical Director of Health is available for application

The Ministry of Health is now accepting applications for the position of Medical Director of Health. The Directorate of Health is governed by law no. 41/2007, on the Medical Director of Health and Public Health. The Minister of Health will appoint the Medical Director of Health for five years based on the recommendations of a committee.

17th December 2024

A new Wellbeing Science Master´s Program receives generous grant in Iceland

A new Master's program in Wellbeing Science is one of 19 projects that has received a grant from the University Cooperation Fund in Iceland, amounting to 420,000 Euros. This Master's program is a collaboration between the University of Surrey, the University of Reykjavík, the University of Iceland, the University of Akureyri, and the Directorate of Health in Iceland. Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, the Minister of Universities and Innovation, presented the grant allocation.

16th December 2024

Epi-Ice. December 2024

In this edition of EPI ICE, there is a discussion about an E. coli outbreak at a preschool in Reykjavík and a campaign to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance.