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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

Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages

The Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.

New white paper highlights Sámi perspectives in public health work

The Government believes that public health policy has paid too little attention to factors that affect public health and living conditions in the Sámi population. This will change with the white paper that was passed in the Council of State on

Meld. St. 12 (2023–2024) - White paper on public health and living conditions in the Sámi population – Summary

Meld. St. 12 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

NOU 2024: 3 - Joint efforts against extremism: Better conditions for preventive work

Summary

Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) - A Resilient Health Emergency Preparedness

Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Norway will take the lead in European public health cooperation

The EU has invested 75 million euros into public health, and has asked Norway to lead this project.

Dementia Plan 2025

Dementia Plan 2025 is the third national dementia plan. It is the government's five-year plan (2021-2025) to improve services for people with dementia and their families.

All travellers arriving in Norway must take a test after arrival

The Norwegian Government is introducing stricter test requirements at the border in order to delay and limit the spread of the new Omicron virus variant. From Friday 3 December at 12 am, any person who arrives in Norway must get tested, regardless

Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

Meld. St. 15 (2017–2018) - A full life - all your life

A Quality Reform for Older Persons

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:

Meld. St. 34 (2015–2016) - Principles for priority setting in health care

Summary of a white paper on priority setting in the Norwegian health care sector

Summary of a report from a working group, November 2015: Severity of illness and priority setting in Norway

National Strategy against Antibiotic Resistance

The Norwegian National Strategy Against Antibiotic Resistance 2015-2020 lays out the Government’s goals for work over the coming years and the steps needed to achieve these.

Meld. St. 34 (2012-2013) - Public Health Report

Meld. St. 34 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper) Summary