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30th January 2024
The Chief Epidemiologist highlights a recent report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), indicating the success of infection control measures in Iceland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
25th January 2024
Today, January 25, there was a formal introduction of Lífsbrú – Centre of Suicide Prevention and Lífsbrú – Fund, in the premises of the Directorate of Health in Iceland.
In a new summary the frequency of respiratory infections and their complications is reviewed and the situation in Iceland compared to the situation in Europe.
24th January 2024
In 2023, Europe witnessed a resurgence of measles after several years, as reported by WHO until November 2023. Severe epidemics in 2018–2019 had a profound impact, with introductions of infections to Iceland in 2019.
22nd January 2024
Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a small bacterium, has been diagnosed more frequently in the last few months in Iceland. Mycoplasma infection is characterized by symptoms like tracheobronchitis and occasionally pneumonia.
19th January 2024
Prolonged uncertainty and natural catastrophes have significantly impacted the lives and well-being of the people in Grindavík. It is essential to take care of mental health and make use of the existing coping mechanisms.
18th January 2024
In a recent review the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations due to them is reviewed and the situation in Iceland is compared to Europe.
11th January 2024
8th January 2024
As in previous years, the Directorate of Health is a partner in the Icelandic Health Hack held by the Icelandic Health Tech Cluster.
5th January 2024
A new issue of Talnabrunnur, a newsletter on Health Information, has been published.
