Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Ministry of Health and Care Services (HOD) is responsible for providing good and equal health and care services for the population of Norway. The ministry directs these services by means of a comprehensive legislation, annual budgetary allocations and through various governmental institutions.
Current
Høie in UN:
Drug use is a health issue
This week the world has gathered in New York during the UN’s Special Session on drugs (UNGASS2016), to discuss the way forward on drug policy.
Free HPV vaccine to boys
2017-05-11: The Government will offer HPV vaccine to all 7th grade boys as part of the Childhood Immunisation Programme. The offer will be introduced from the school year 2018/2019.
News
- Together for a doping-free society Speech/statement 2017-06-07
- Building health systems in the era of sustainable development Speech/statement 2017-05-23
- The Norwegian government invites you to take part in the fight against antimicrobial resistance News story 2017-05-19
- Free HPV vaccine to boys Press release 2017-05-11
- Opening speech EHiN-FH 20166 Speech/statement 2016-11-15
- Towards a tobacco-free generation News story 2016-05-31
- News about plain packaging on World No Tobacco Day Press release 2016-05-26
- Statement at Ministerial round table Speech/statement 2016-05-24
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About the ministry
Documents
National health preparedness plan
The aim of the national health preparedness plan is to provide a comprehensive overview of the health and care sector’s preparedness, including preparedness for various social services. The plan constitutes the basis for how the health sector handles all types of crises and disasters.
Dementia Plan 2020
The care services of tomorrow must be designed and developed together with users, patients and close family members in cooperation with volunteers, non-profit organisations and private actors, and they must be based on sound expertise, effective management and multidisciplinary cooperation.
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Contact
E-mail: postmottak@hod.dep.no
Phone: +47 22 24 90 90
Address: Postboks 8011 Dep, 0030 Oslo
Visitor address: Teatergata 9,