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20 Doctors Under Investigation For Prescription Practices
The Directorate of Health has launched investigations into the prescription practices of about 20 doctors, primarily concerning addictive and narcotic drugs. This number represents a significant increase in such investigations compared to the past four years, reports Morgunblaðið. Each of these cases…
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Happiness In Iceland Decreases
According to a new report published by the Directorate of Health, happiness has decreased and loneliness is on the rise among Icelandic citizens, RÚV reports. The report’s findings point to a lack of social connections, particularly among younger people, who are also…
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Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Available Next Month
The fourth COVID-19 vaccine will be available to everyone who wants it next month, reports RÚV. Up to 25,000 people have already received the fourth injection in Iceland. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new…
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One More Person Diagnosed With Monkeypox, Bringing Total To 11 Infected
A total of 11 individuals have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for sale in the Grapevine shop! Our brand new Best of Iceland 2022, Best of Reykjavík 2022, a…
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Private Hospital Idea Ignites Criticism
A Dutch company that wants to build a private hospital in Iceland is being met with considerable criticism and resistance. It has also come to light that the company in question is interested in more than just health care in Iceland; they…
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Teen Pregnancy Rate Declines In Iceland
There has been a significant drop in teen pregnancies in Iceland in the past ten years, reports RÚV. The Directorate of Health reports that abortion rates among girls aged 15-19 years of age was 19.2 per 1000 girls in 2003 where as…
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E. Coli Found In Drinking Water
Residents of Vogar, situated between Reykjavík and Keflavík, are being advised to boil drinking water after E. coli was found in the municipal water wells, reports DV. Drinking water in Vogar comes out of two wells, one of which has been confirmed to contain…