The Department for Public Security and International Cooperation

The Department coordinates tasks in the areas of emergency preparedness, security and international work. Norway has a broad international commitment to health policy, including via international organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Council of Europe, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Nordic Council of Ministers. Furthermore, a comprehensive cooperation with the European Union (EU) is managed within the framework of the EEA Agreement. 

Head of Department: Acting Director General Rune Rimstad

The department consists of the following sections

• Section for International Cooperation and Emergency Preparedness

  The Section coordinates the Ministry’s tasks relating to international work, emergency preparedness and security in the healthcare sector.

• Section for Security and Emergency Preparedness

  The section coordinates the ministry’s responsibilities relating to emergency preparedness and security within the health sector.