AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAntibiotic Resistance Watch: Iceland’s latest infectious disease report shows multidrug-resistant E. coli and related bacteria have more than tripled over the past decade, with 650 detections in 2025 versus about 200 ten years earlier—raising alarm because the bacteria can drive urinary tract infections and serious bloodstream infections. Travel-linked Spread: A specialist says international travel is the main way these resistant strains enter Iceland, often carried silently in the gut until an infection develops. Public Health Leadership: Ireland’s HSE is recruiting a new clinical lead for gender healthcare after Karl Neff’s planned departure, as the country debates which model of care to adopt. Local Safety Update: A cyclist near Akureyri died after being transported to Akureyri Hospital; police later said the incident followed a medical emergency. Food & Nutrition: Dietitians weigh in on smarter yogurt choices, highlighting how Greek yogurt and skyr are strained for higher protein and lower lactose—useful for people with lactose sensitivity. Pet Health & Community: Icelandic Sheepdog Day returns with events across Iceland, including vet-led routine health checks and public walks in Reykjavík.
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