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National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and

Three Nordic health ministers today launch a Joint Nordic Guidance for Public Officials on Interacting with the Tobacco Industry

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death and disability as well as social health inequalities in the Nordic countries, and in the recent years new harmful nicotine products have entered the Nordic markets.

State budget for 2025: Historic investment in our shared health service

Health is one of the primary investment areas in the proposed national budget for 2025. Among other things, the Norwegian government is proposing to increase funding for hospitals by NOK 5.5 billion compared to the balanced budget for 2024. You

State budget for 2025: Norwegian government boosting hospital finances: waiting times to be slashed

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to increase operating allocations for hospitals by NOK 5.5 billion compared to the balanced budget for 2024. You would have to go back to 2008 to find the closest comparable

State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.

First wounded soldiers from Ukraine arrive

The first wounded soldiers from Ukraine who are due to receive treatment in Norwegian hospitals have arrived in Norway.

NOU 2022: 5 - The Norwegian Government's Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic – Part 2

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Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

Norway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.

First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre visited youth services

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, this week visited Headspace, a counselling service in Oslo, together with the Minister of Health and Care Services, Jan Christian Vestre. Headspace is a low-threshold service for young people aged 12-25 and

State budget for 2025: NOK 400 million for mental health and substance abuse

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to allocate NOK 400 million for following up on the escalation plan for mental health and the upcoming prevention and treatment reform for the field of substance abuse.

Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making

Statement at Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) Facilitation Council meeting

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at the Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) Facilitation Council meeting on 6 July 2022.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim ACT-A Facilitation Council meeting, 6 July

Closing speech at the Global Disability Summit

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's closing speech at  Global Disability Summit hosted by Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 17 February

German-Norwegian Health Partnership

The German Federal Ministry of Health and the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services (hereinafter «The Sides») wish to enter a strategic partnership to enhance their close collaboration in the field of health, marked by a shared belief in

National One Health Strategy Against Antimicrobial Resistance 2024–2033

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health challenges in the world. Without effective measures, this problem will only intensify for future generations. Efforts to combat AMR are more important than ever before, both in Norway

National Strategy for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety

This strategy outlines Norway’s obligations regarding radiation protection and nuclear safety, and serves as a framework over other specific strategies, action plans and documents that contain measures to achieve the goal of national implementation

Speech by the Prime Minister at a seminar to mark the biography on Dr Tore Godal

'As the health systems out there is out-of-pocket expenditure, so if the children are not sick, then the parents can work. Because if they are sick and you don't have a welfare state, they have to stay at home. So, this is a good cycle. Let us

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Norwegian National Action Plan for a Healthier Diet – an outline

The objectives of the Public HealthReport to the Storting (White paper) Meld. St. 19 (2014-2015) Coping and opportunities - provide the foundation for the National Action Plan for a Healthier Diet:

Joint efforts against cancer: National cancer strategy (2025–2035)

This strategy is intended to lay the foundations for further improving the high quality of Norwegian cancer care. Despite the fact that more people are diagnosed with cancer, more make a full recovery. Many people with cancer live longer and with a

National Wellbeing Strategy

The National Wellbeing Strategy is anchored in the white paper on public health, Meld. St. 15 (2022-2023). The aim of the strategy is to provide direction for developing policies that to a greater extent take into consideration what is important,