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Norway invests NOK 240 million in global pandemic preparedness
04/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorway is increasing its support to the Pandemic Fund by NOK 240 million for the period 2025-2027. This will strengthen the global, regional and national readiness and response to new pandemics and severe cross-border disease outbreaks.
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Revised National Budget: Boosting access to diabetes medications and reducing national insurance user fees
16/05/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government’s revised national budget contains proposals for individual grants for the diabetes medication Rybelsus and the rationing of Ozempic in pharmacies.
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Vaccination of children and adolescents against COVID-19
14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesA vaccine will be offered to children aged 5-11 if so requested by their parents or guardians. This vaccination is provided on a voluntary basis, and there is no general recommendation to vaccinate all children in this age group.