Ministry of Health and Care Services

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How the Government will ensure sufficient health personnel

News story 12/06/2026

In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government is launching more than 150 measures to address the expected shortage of personnel in the health and care services. ‘Although the challenge is considerable, it can be resolved. In Helsepersonellplan 2040, we present measures that will ensure enough qualified personnel and health security, also in the future,’ said Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre.

• Report to the Storting No. 11 (2025–2026) – Helsepersonellplan 2040 (in Norwegian)

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The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans

News story 21/05/2026

The Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be strengthened in order to handle war and war-like situations. They must be based on a requirement to make 7,000 beds available for war casualties — both civilian and military.

The Tobacco Products Directive entered into force on 30 March

News story 30/03/2026

The Directive contains measures such as new health warnings, prohibitions on certain additives and measures to combat illicit trade. Norway remains exempt from the EU ban on tobacco for oral use.

Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine

News story 27/03/2026

Norway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the offer of transport for patients until the end of 2027.